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How to prune the radermachera (Radermachera sinica)? Detailed methods and steps

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This is a very nice plant. It grows very tall and its flowers are also very large, and its tree shape is very attractive. It has fairly high ornamental value, so many people like this plant a lot. Besides that, it has a very strong growth capacity, but because it grows too fast and too tall, it gives us a pruning problem. Today we will talk about this problem.

1. Timing

Most of our pruning is done in summer. Why is that? Because summer is its growing season. During the growing season, cutting some of the longer branches shorter or cutting them off, and thinning out some of the denser branches, not only lets it grow faster, but also lets it grow healthier. In addition, pruning at this time also prepares for winter pruning. We cut off the poorly growing ones among the new buds and correct its growth tendency, so that winter pruning will not require a lot of effort, and the tree will not be affected because of it.

In addition, pruning can also be done in winter. At this time, some excess branches can be cut off to reduce the nutrient consumption of the whole plant and help it get through the winter safely.

2. Methods

Before pruning, we need to disinfect the tools to prevent pathogens from infecting the plant during the pruning process.

In summer, according to the plant's specific condition, the aged, overly long or overly dense branches and leaves can be cut off, and at the same time we should also pay attention to the plant's overall shape. We can prune it into a shape we like according to our own preferences.

In winter, we can prune more boldly, and can even keep two to three nodes of the root and then completely cut off the other parts, and then let them grow new buds again on their own. In addition, they can also be cut off at a relatively correct height, and then be allowed to sprout on their own.

Although this plant has a very strong growth capacity, we must not prune too aggressively; instead, we should be careful and meticulous, otherwise if we accidentally damage it, it will affect its growth.

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