How to prune four-season plum

When to prune the four-season plum

Generally, after September, the four-season plum will grow taller. If it is pruned at this time, it will definitely be more attractive. Cut off two branches, which can be directly cut into the soil, and two more trees will survive.

How to prune the branches of four-season plum

The four-season plum may go dormant in winter. Pruning should mainly leave one-third of the strong branches, and cut off the old, dry, and weak branches. Cut off the faded flowers in time and do not leave them on the branches.

Generally, all-season plums are only suitable for thinning. Pinching can control the height and lengthening growth. Pinching once when the seedlings are 7-8 cm tall can promote multiple branches.

Pruning and flowering of four seasons plum

Before and after the four-season plum blossoms, the top buds should be removed and the side branches should be cut off. When the leaves grow to about 5 pieces and the branches are about 6 cm long, they can be pruned. After the flowering period, the remaining flowers should be cut off to allow it to accumulate nutrients and grow normally, waiting to bloom again.

Precautions for pruning four-season plum

We usually choose to prune the four-season plum in winter, leaving some strong branches, removing old branches, weak branches and diseased branches, and encouraging the remaining branches to sprout new buds. If diseased branches appear, they need to be cut off in time.