Why do citrus trees need pruning? An analysis of the latest reasons

Citrus is one of the most common fruit tree species in our country. As a relatively short fruit tree, pruning is essential to maximize its nutrients. When pruning citrus trees, there are generally 4 situations. Under these circumstances, pruning the citrus tree can generally give the fruit tree a certain increase in yield. Now let's learn about it together with the editor.

1. Pruning of young seedlings

The seedling stage is a period that everyone must pay attention to. At present, citrus planting generally does not impose restrictions, because due to environmental factors, some seedlings will slowly spread to the surroundings. Such saplings find it hard to grow tall, so pruning is needed at this time. For some relatively thick branches, it is recommended that you fix them to the trunk with rope. Pruning is not recommended. Some young branches can be cut off, and it is enough to remove them at the joint with scissors.

2. Pruning for disease

Disease is one of the situations that more easily leads to pruning of citrus trees. Not all diseases require treatment with chemicals. For example, some insect pests or diseases in the early stages of onset can generally be treated by pruning away the pathogen if discovered early. Pruning at this time is generally carried out only on small branches; relatively large main trunks still cannot be pruned. And at this time, the pruning must be cut off completely and cleanly at the joint.

3. Pruning of mature trees

Adult trees generally enter a low-yield period after passing a peak growth point. At this time, the citrus tree already shows signs of aging, and some aged branches can no longer support high yields. At this time, some aged branches must be cleaned up so that new branches have space and nutrients to grow. For some parts that grow luxuriantly but produce very little fruit, everyone must carefully inspect them. If they are indeed still aged, they also need to be removed directly.

4. Pruning for high yield

Finally, there is pruning before the full fruiting period. Each citrus tree has a peak fruit production capacity. Its nutrient supply is only so much, but the amount of fruit set is not necessarily the same. It often happens that some citrus trees have an extremely high fruit set but few that mature. This is because the nutrient demand of the fruit exceeds the supply. At this time, everyone should specifically remove some weak branches in the edge areas so that the nutrients of the citrus tree can be supplied in a concentrated way to these branches that can grow better, so as to maintain high yield.

The above are several reasons for pruning citrus trees. Pruning fruit trees has always been unavoidable. Only by better removing useless things from the fruit tree can the fruiting age of the fruit tree be increased to a certain extent. Everyone should pay attention to this aspect. Pruning is a very effective means.