How to prune yellow locust

When to prune yellow locust

The trunk of the yellow locust tree needs to be pruned in February, leaving a stump of about 20 cm, and then transplanted. It needs to be placed in a relatively cool place for maintenance. In May-July, its branches need to be pruned to inhibit the growth of excessively long branches and encourage the sprouting of new branches.

How to prune the branches of Sophora japonica

During the maintenance period, yellow locust trees need to be pruned reasonably to avoid the branches growing too long. It is necessary to encourage the germination of side branches. When the branches grow to 20 cm, they need to be pruned in time. Generally, they are pruned 1-2 times, and climbing and shaping are needed to make them have a good-looking plant shape.

Pruning and shaping of yellow locust

When caring for the yellow locust tree, it is necessary to properly prune some of the excess old branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, inner hall branches, and overlapping branches, and avoid wound infection, otherwise it will rot. It is necessary to sterilize it in time to promote healing.

Pruning of yellow locust tree makes it grow faster

During the maintenance of Sophora japonica, if dead branches and rotten leaves are found, they need to be cut off in time, and the pruned branches can be placed in pots for maintenance.

Pruning and flowering of yellow locust

Sophora japonica is usually propagated by cuttings in the spring of each year. It requires relatively thick root nodes for cuttings, and relatively moist soil is needed for cuttings. It will take root in about 1 month.

Precautions for pruning yellow locust trees

When pruning yellow locust trees, you need to be careful. They need to be reshaped in late winter to early spring every year. Some older plants need to be pruned to allow new branches to grow. After pruning, there needs to be a good ventilation environment to avoid wound infection.