How to prune camphor trees

When to prune camphor trees

Camphor trees can generally be pruned after they bloom. The withered flowers can be pruned in time to reduce nutrient loss and promote the next blooming. It is not advisable to prune them in winter or before budding in early spring.

How to prune camphor trees

When the buds of camphor trees begin to sprout in early spring, the branches can be broken to prevent them from growing too vigorously. Excess buds can be removed and the tender buds at the top can be pruned off. The top part should be about 2-5 cm long. Excess leaves can be removed appropriately to reduce the loss of nutrients and promote continuous flowering and fruiting.

Bud removal : After the camphor tree is transplanted, many tender buds and young buds will sprout. The excess tender buds can be trimmed when they sprout in spring. After winter pruning, tender buds will sprout again at the cuts of the branches in the spring of the following year. They can be removed many times. All of them need to be cut off before the branches and buds become lignified. Useless buds above the fixed trunk should also be removed.

Pruning : Camphor trees can be pruned back by cutting back multiple branches or the main trunk. Pruning should be done according to the shape of the plant and the needs of its growth and development. It mainly involves cutting off sick and weak branches, inner branches, competing branches, overcrowded branches and sucker branches.

Tips for pruning camphor trees

When pruning camphor trees, you cannot do it blindly. You need to have a clear idea of ​​the overall shape of the plant and what kind of shape it needs to take. Then prune from inside the crown to outside the crown, and from below the crown to above the crown. This can improve both the quality of pruning and the speed of pruning.

We must promptly remove the dead branches, old branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, crossed branches, and dense branches on the camphor tree to increase ventilation and light conditions inside the plant. We also need to remove the root suckers near the base of the plant or the suckers on the rootstock to reduce nutrient consumption.

Camphor tree pruning precautions

If the camphor tree grows relatively thick, you can use the segmented pruning method. For the branches with weaker growth, you can lightly cut them to achieve the purpose of easing the tree's growth and balancing its growth. Be careful not to get the incision wet to avoid rotting of the wound.