Summer prickly ash tree pruning methods and technical key points

Prickly ash is grown in all parts of our country. Prickly ash is both a vegetable and a medicinal material, and it is also very popular in our country. When we grow prickly ash trees, we must pay attention to doing a good job of pruning. And we must adjust the pruning method according to the changes of the seasons. Only by doing a good job of pruning can we ensure the yield and quality of prickly ash. So how should prickly ash trees be pruned in summer? Below, the editor will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!

1. Light pinching

Pinching is the main pruning method for prickly ash trees in summer. When pinching, because of the degree of pinching, it is divided into light pinching and heavy pinching. Light pinching is generally done around June. At this time, the tender shoots at the top of the prickly ash branches should be removed, and the removed length should be kept at about 5 cm. Light pinching is mainly for vigorous fruiting trees, to avoid excessive vegetative growth caused by excessive nutrients and to promote the formation of flower buds on prickly ash trees. After pinching, the branches will still sprout many times, and pinching must be carried out multiple times to achieve the goal.

2. Heavy pinching

Heavy pinching means that when pinching, the position is pinched to the mature part of the branch. Usually, the branch length of about 6 leaves should be removed. When carrying out heavy pinching, the main target is young trees, to shape the young trees. After the main branch grows to the target length, in order to promote the sprouting of side branches, heavy pinching can be carried out at the right time. When heavy pinching, attention should also be paid to the growth method of the side branches. Ensure that the growth direction of the second bud below the pinch opening is the same as the growth direction of the side branch to be cultivated. However, if the direction of the third bud is close to the direction of the side branch to be cultivated, then the third bud should be removed in time.

3. Branch bending

Branch bending means holding the branch with both hands from the base to the middle, so as to change the growth method of the branch. Branch bending is mainly used to open the growth angle of the branch, ease the growth vigor of the branch, and accelerate the formation of flower buds on the branch. When bending branches, compared with methods such as propping branches and pulling branches, it is relatively easy to carry out, and its pruning effect is also relatively good, and it is not easy to damage the bark. The branch bending pruning method is mainly suitable for branches that grow thinner. If the branch is too thick, then branch bending cannot handle it to a reasonable angle.

4. Retraction pruning

Retraction pruning is a pruning method that cuts perennial branches back to the branching position, and it is also called retraction. Retraction pruning can first reduce the growth advantage of the branch tip and change the direction of the extension branch. It improves the permeability inside the tree body and effectively controls the tree crown. The cut of retraction pruning is generally not very large. If the cut branch is relatively thick, then retraction pruning can enhance the growth of the cut branch. When carrying out retraction pruning on the perennial part of the scaffold branches, we should also pay attention to retaining good auxiliary cultivation stubs, to avoid the cut branch being weakened, causing the lower branches to become stronger.

The above is a brief introduction to how to prune prickly ash trees in summer. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!