How to prune sapodilla

When to prune the sapodilla

The pruning of sapodilla is mainly carried out in spring and summer. The temperature and humidity at this time are suitable for wound healing. This is also the vigorous growth period of the plant, and it can quickly restore its previous growth.

Sapodilla pruning

The sapodilla needs to be pruned in spring and summer. Pruning is to cut off overly dense branches and leaves, which is conducive to ventilation and prevention of diseases and pests. Shortening or thinning is required to control the crown, increase ventilation and light transmission, reduce the chance of diseases and pests, and facilitate flowering and fruiting.

During the early stage of the sapodilla tree, pruning is mainly focused on shaping, that is, shaping pruning. It stretches the too short branches, cuts off the overgrown branches, and trims the crooked and overlapping branches, so that the crown of the tree can form a fluffy, large, ventilated and light-transmitting crown shape to improve the quality of the fruit.

Tips for pruning sapodilla

During the growth period of the sapodilla, many branches will grow. At the appropriate time, its small branches should be cut off, leaving large stems to promote the growth of side branches. Regular pruning of the dwarfed sapodilla will facilitate management and growth, and make the overall appearance more beautiful.

The sapodilla grows fast after pruning

The pruning of adult sapodilla trees is mainly carried out in spring and summer. The upright branches that grow too vigorously on the upper part of the crown are cut off, the overgrown and too high branches are shortened, the height of the plant is controlled, and the overlapping, crossing, and horizontal branches are cut off to ensure the transparency of the crown and avoid nutrient waste.

Sapodilla pruning and flowering

The fruit of the sapodilla tree needs to be harvested several times a year. After each harvest, comprehensive pruning work must be carried out to cut off the remaining fruit stalks and old branches that lack nutrients, sick branches, etc., and appropriately shorten the fruiting branches to revitalize them and prepare for the next flowering and fruiting.

Cuttings of sapodilla pruned branches

Among the branches cut from the sapodilla, select 1-2 year old thick branches. First, dig a 5-8 cm deep trench near the plant to be layered. Then, make a cut at the base of the branch, press it to the bottom of the trench, and fix it with an iron hook or wooden strip. Cover it with soil and compact it. Keep the soil moist to facilitate germination.

Tips for pruning sapodilla

If you find diseased or insect-infested branches in the crown of the sapodilla tree, you don't need to choose an appropriate time. You should prune the branches as soon as they are discovered.

After they are removed, they are gathered together and burned, and the wounds of the plants are disinfected. The whole plant is sprayed with corresponding special medicines to kill pathogens and insect eggs.