How to shape and prune Albizia Julibrissin

Tree Selection

Trim into a natural umbrella-shaped crown. The shaping method adopts multi-main branch shape or open heart shape.

Shaping and pruning

When planting the seedlings, slightly prune the roots and branches.

When pruning the root system, cut off the main root, leaving 3-5 cm. To prevent the roots from breaking, cut off 3-6 cm of the lateral roots and retain the roots. The lateral roots are healthy, which is conducive to the formation of a developed root system. Be careful to prune off injured and seriously diseased roots.

When pruning branches and leaves, it is necessary to maintain a water balance between the roots and the above-ground parts, reduce water evaporation, and increase the survival rate. Cut off half of all branches on the main trunk and cut off diseased, insect-infested, and injured branches. Be sure to tie the main trunk with bamboo poles to protect the delicate seedlings on the trunk, cut off the tips and leave the main buds, and cultivate them upright.

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After planting, shape and prune the seedlings to keep the crown full.

During the growth stage of the Albizia Julibrissin, we should focus on cultivating the main trunk to ensure its growth advantage, adjust the tree shape in time, prune the messy branches, keep the tree shape symmetrical, and pay attention to timely pruning the thin and weak branches, diseased and insect-infested branches and leaves in the crown that grow abnormally. Reduce nutrient consumption, prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests, and maintain the beautiful shape of the crown.

Pay attention to the branching points of the Albizia Julibrissin. Before the tree sprouts branches and leaves every year, cut off one or two branches on the main trunk from bottom to top according to its growth, and slowly raise its branching points, keeping the height at about 2 meters.

When shaping the Albizia Julibrissin, let nature take its course and prune appropriately to cultivate a natural umbrella-shaped crown. After determining the trunk, select three main branches that are staggered up and down, and cultivate some side branches of different heights on them, slowly shaping them into an umbrella-shaped crown.

Transplanting and pruning

Albizia Julibrissin is easier to survive if transplanted after its leaves fall in winter and before it sprouts. When transplanting, the main branches should be shortened, and dead branches, weak branches, and other abnormally growing branches should be slightly pruned.