Plum tree, also known as cherry plum, is a common fruit tree with a height of 8 meters. It is afraid of salinity and waterlogging, and likes a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is suitable for planting in sandy loam with good drainage, and peach is used as rootstock for grafting propagation, in addition, it can also be propagated by cutting.
Pruning time of plum tree
Pruning plum trees can be done all year round, but it is generally not recommended. The best time to do this work in spring and autumn is summer and winter.
In these two seasons, pruning is mainly carried out in June-July in summer and some simple pruning is carried out around 65438+February in winter. Pruning must be done when the weather is clear, and it should be done after the dew dries in the morning, so as to minimize the chance of infection with pests and diseases.
Pruning method of plum tree
When plum trees sprout new buds in spring, they can prune the dense buds around the crown. Pruning dense branches is the main method in early summer and winter. For vigorous branches and long fruit branches, they will grow slowly without pruning, and then become bouquetlike branches or short fruit branches. As a result, only the hidden buds remain at the base, and the rest are pruned.
Matters needing attention in pruning plum trees
Plum trees grow vigorously and need pruning to reduce nutrient consumption. Proper pruning can increase ventilation, reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases, improve fruit quality, and achieve the purpose of high and stable yield, high quality and long-term effect. After pruning, it should be maintained in a semi-shady place, and don't water it, otherwise it will cause the wound to rot.