Can walnut trees be pruned in spring? How should they be pruned?

1. Can be trimmed

Walnut trees can be pruned in the spring. Many trees are suitable for pruning during their dormant period, but this one is different. Because it grows relatively slowly, if it is pruned during its dormant period, its wounds may not have time to heal, thus affecting its normal growth. It grows faster in spring, and after being cut, it can grow up quickly.

2. Pruning method

1. Cut off diseased branches: After its new leaves grow out, you can prune it. When pruning, first remove the dead and rotten branches on the plant. Afterwards, check whether there are any branches that have grown too long. If so, they need to be shortened or removed in time. In addition, if some leaves on the branches have turned yellow, they also need to be cut off.

2. Shaping and pruning: After cutting off all the poorly growing branches and leaves on the plant, it is time to carry out shaping pruning. First of all, the dense branches should be thinned out to maintain good ventilation conditions within the crown. Then, cut back the branches that grow too high on the plant to control its height. This is also good for its results.