How to prune three-leaf plum

When to prune clover

Spring is the period of budding and growth of trifoliate plum, and pruning is appropriate at this time. Pruning is most important after the flowering period. The withered flowers should be removed first, and the flower branches should also be processed.

How to prune the branches of three-leaf plum

The pruning time for trifoliate plum is generally after germination, and the weak and dry branches should be cut off. Pruning depends on the tree, shape and pot. The main purpose is to enhance the ornamental value and promote growth. Pruning is divided into heavy pruning, medium pruning, light pruning and pinching.

For the trifoliate plum, basically all the branches can be pruned off, leaving a few main and strong branches. The remaining branches also need to be shortened, and the buds that are not needed during the growth period should be removed. Some dead branches, overgrown branches, and dense branches can be pruned off, and healthy branches can be slightly shortened to reduce nutrient loss and increase ventilation and light transmittance of the plant.

Tips for pruning three-leaf plum

If you want the three-leaf plum to thrive, you need to do a good job of pruning, mainly cutting off dead stumps, dead branches, riding branches, inner hall branches, overlapping branches, axillary branches, and overgrown branches. The weakest of the parallel branches must be cut off.

Tips for pruning three-leaf plum

1. After the buds sprout, the young branches of the clover only need to ensure that 3-5 leaves carry out photosynthesis, absorb and transform light and water. If the young branches of the clover have too many side buds, make sure that the side buds grow thick and then new side buds emerge before pruning.

2. Because the main trunk of the three-leaf plum plant that is grafted from softwood cuttings is not very obvious yet, you only need to gradually prune the side buds appropriately while ensuring that they sprout quickly.