How to prune the trident maple

How to prune the branches of the trident maple

It is best to prune the trident maple in spring and autumn. In cold areas, it is better to prune it before the buds sprout in spring to facilitate the recovery of the wound.

Daily maintenance pruning is required to maintain the tree shape. You can cut off excess branches and steep branches, balance the tree's vigor, improve internal lighting and ventilation, and promote vigorous growth of the plant.

1. When the new buds grow 3-4 pairs of leaves, you can pinch them to promote the growth of side branches.

2. Pinch off or cut off the bud core, leaving only a pair of leaves. This can make the branches shorter and the growth slower, but it will promote the growth of side branches.

Tips for pruning maple

Keep the healthy branches and prune the branches that are not growing well, so that the nutrients are concentrated on the branches in need. The places where there are missing branches can be grafted. If they are carefully maintained, they will heal together in 30 days and will also promote the fullness of the whole tree.

Before winter, the old, weak, dense, diseased and insect-infested branches of the trident maple need to be pruned away to concentrate the nutrients on the strong branches.

Tips for pruning maple

The branches of the trident maple are relatively fragile, so you must be careful when winding them and not bend the branches. You can also appropriately trim the unsightly branches to enhance their ornamental value.