How to prune willow

When to prune willows

Willow pruning is generally carried out in February each year, when the plants begin to sprout and resume growth. Timely pruning of the buds can sprout more branches, making it lush and leafy.

How to prune willow branches

The best time to plant willows is in winter and February of the following year. At this time, you can trim the roots, shorten the main roots and lateral roots, and trim the branches and leaves heavily. You only need to keep one-third of the branches on the main trunk and cut off the rest.

Before the willows begin to sprout in spring, some branches can be cut off from the main trunk from top to bottom. This can increase the branching points of the plant. Secondly, pruning can be carried out at any time during the maintenance period, mainly focusing on thinning branches, cutting off dense branches, thin branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, and overgrown branches to increase ventilation and light transmission and form a beautiful crown.

Willow Pruning Tips

The method, time and frequency of willow pruning have a great impact on the quality, yield rate and seedling survival rate of seedlings. Without pruning, the tree shape is poor and the ornamental value is low. Infrequent pruning has little effect on the seedling survival. Pruning too frequently will result in lush branches and leaves, many branches, large crowns, and crooked and drooping heads, which will affect the finished product of the seedlings.

When growing willows, you need to prune them frequently and prune useless branches in time to reduce nutrient loss. When they grow to a certain height and become large seedlings, they also need shaping and pruning to maintain the tree shape and health of the plant.

Precautions for willow pruning

When pruning willows, the pruning tools need to be disinfected in advance, the cuts should be as smooth as possible, and the cuts should not be exposed to water after pruning, otherwise it will cause the wound to rot.