How to prune four-season plum

1. The importance of pruning

Pruning plays an important role in the maintenance of four-season plum. There are two main benefits of pruning. One is for its own growth, and the other is for its shape and ornamental value. For its own growth, pruning can promote growth, promote the sprouting of side branches, and so on.

2. How to prune

1. Winter pruning: It may hibernate in winter, and pruning can help it survive the winter safely. This time we are mainly focusing on branches. Just leave about one-third of the strong branches. For those old, dry, and diseased branches, cut them off.

2. Pinching: The first pinching is best done when it grows to about seven to eight centimeters. After that, pinching can be done depending on its growth. The main thing is to remove the growth point at the top to control its height not being too high, and it can also promote the growth of flowers and fruits.

3. Pruning after flowering: Cut off the withered flowers in time and do not leave them on the branches. In addition to flowers, some dry or old branches can also be cut off at this opportunity.