How to prune the crabapple

When to prune the crabapple tree

The most suitable time to prune the crabapple is after the leaves fall in winter and before they sprout in spring. At the same time, during the rainy season, when the new branches are mature, they can also be pruned and tied.

If you want to use the pruned branches of the crabapple for cuttings, the length of the branches should be about 8-10cm, and only the top pair of branches and leaves are needed. Prepare a loose and breathable soil substrate, disinfect it before use, then directly insert the branches and cover them, then use a spray bottle to water them thoroughly, and place them in a relatively shady place.

How to prune the branches of the Chinese crabapple

Begonias need to be pruned after their leaves fall in winter and before they sprout in spring. Mainly pruning dead branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, crossed branches, overlapping branches, overcrowded branches and other messy branches on the plant will reduce the plant's nutrient consumption, promote its growth, and increase the plant's aesthetics.

In addition, after the crabapple sprouts in spring, if too many buds grow too densely or in poor positions, they need to be pruned off in time to promote the growth of side branches, increase the number of flower buds, and ensure abundant flowering.

Tips for pruning crabapple

When pruning the crabapple tree, you need to select 4-5 strong branches as the main trunk. In winter or before germination in early spring, the main trunk of the plant needs to be pruned according to the principle of pruning more weak branches and less strong branches. The purpose is to form a shrub-shaped crown with varying heights.

During the dormant period of the crabapple tree, the main branches can be appropriately shortened, and the pruning principle of pruning strong branches less and weak branches more should still be adhered to. The suckers and weak branches should also continue to be thinned out to reduce nutrient consumption and help the plant grow more vigorously.

The crabapple tree grows fast after pruning

If you want the crabapple to grow fast, you need to do reasonable pruning when it is young. This can promote the growth of new branches and ensure balanced growth. When the plant is 10 to 15 centimeters tall, the tip of the main branch should be cut off. After that, you need to do multiple pruning according to the growth to suppress the height of the plant.

Pruning and flowering of Chinese crabapple

If you want the crabapple to bloom, you should appropriately shorten the plant's overly long branches when it blooms in spring to increase the number of flower buds. This can also reduce nutrient consumption and ensure that the plant has sufficient nutrients to bloom normally.

Things to note when pruning Begonia chinensis

When the crabapple enters the aging state, some larger branches can be cut off, and during the growth period, the weak branches of the new branches need to be cut off, leaving only the branches that are relatively strong and in the right direction.