Detailed Explanation of the Four Main Measures for Autumn Pruning of Cherry Trees

Cherry is a very common fruit in our country. Although the market price of cherries is high, because of the taste and nutritional value of cherries, the market demand in our country is still very large. Therefore, cherry tree cultivation is also relatively common. When planting cherry trees, we need to do a good job of pruning. Especially in autumn, so how should cherry trees be pruned in autumn? Below, let's take a look with the editor at the four main measures for autumn pruning of cherry trees!

1. Thinning branches

When pruning cherry trees in autumn, the first measure to carry out is thinning branches. Thinning branches is mainly to cut off branches of no use value in the cherry tree canopy, such as suckers, old dead branches, water sprouts, competing branches, overlapping and crossing branches, etc. In addition, attention should also be paid to promptly thinning out branch tips, branch groups, and strong vigorous branches of the current year on the tree. In this way, the permeability within the cherry tree canopy is improved, ensuring that the inner branches can receive light evenly and promoting the growth of flower buds. Generally, about two large branches are thinned out per cherry tree each year, but care should be taken not to let them form opposing wounds.

2. Branch bending

Branch bending is also something that needs to be done well during autumn pruning of cherry trees. Moreover, the best season for branch bending is also autumn. If branch bending is done in autumn, its effect is clearly better than in spring. Around August each year is the best season for autumn branch bending. If branch bending is carried out at this time, it can ensure that all buds develop normally and reduce upright branches on the back. We should control the branch bending angle according to the form of the cherry tree branches. Generally, the base angle of the main branches should be kept at about 80 degrees, and the tip angle should be kept at about 70 degrees. If they are auxiliary nurturing branches, then the angle should be kept at about 85 degrees. When bending branches, attention should be paid to moving away the bending tools or weights to avoid the branch tips growing inward.

3. Heading back

When handling cherry tree branches in autumn, we should first head back the temporary branches that have been left unpruned for about two years during spring and summer pruning. At the same time, we should also pay attention to cutting back and pruning the water sprouts that were pinched in summer, large-leaf branches, and various large perennial branch groups and auxiliary nurturing branches. This suppresses the growth of the upper branches and promotes the development of the rear branches. The nutrients are concentrated on the fruiting branches, prompting the formation of flower buds as soon as possible. At the same time, if the growth of a branch group is relatively weak, then about 3 branches should be retained for cutting back and rejuvenation.

4. Pinching

In addition to the above three pruning measures, when pruning cherry trees in autumn, we also need to do a good job of pinching. Under normal circumstances, this is generally carried out in mid-to-late September, and basically only this one pinching is needed throughout the entire autumn. It is mainly to reset the branches, enhance the cold resistance of the cherry tree, and ensure that the cherry tree can safely overwinter.

The above is a brief introduction to the four main measures for autumn pruning of cherry trees. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!