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How to prune banana shrub (Michelia figo)? A detailed guide to the correct pruning method

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After growing banana shrub for a period of time, its branches and leaves become very dense, which hides the flowers and reduces the chance of blooming, so it needs to be pruned. So how should it be pruned properly? The main targets for pruning are weak branches, diseased branches and overly dense branches. In addition, the process may damage its shape, so appropriately adjusting the tree form is also very necessary.

1. Cut off unnecessary branches

Overly crowded branches, branches with young buds on the main trunk and inward-growing branches all hinder the growth of this flower. Only by cutting off unnecessary branches such as leggy branches and diseased, weak branches can it look fresh and not dull. If you feel that the spacing between the branches growing from the main trunk of this flower is relatively narrow, then to ensure the balance of its shape, even thick and sturdy branches must be cut off. But be careful not to over-prune it. After flowering, the mature fruit needs to be cut off to reduce nutrient consumption. Before bud break in spring, appropriately thin out the old branches and leaves to facilitate the sprouting of new branches.

2. Adjust the tree form

When pruning plants, you should also pay attention to making certain corrections to their tree form. First observe it, then cut off the outer branches and the branches that make the crown look somewhat messy, thereby adjusting the tree form and its size. For example, when you want to increase the height of the tree or want to reduce the tree form, you should start from the upper part near the node of the main trunk, that is, the fork where the branches split. When you want its appearance to have a taller visual feel, reduce the number of side branches, and when you want to reduce its size, shorten the main trunk and ensure that the number of side branches is not too few.

3. Optimize the internal lighting

We can improve conditions such as sunlight and ventilation by reducing the shading effect of the branches, so that the interior of the crown can also bloom. On the basis of ensuring that the number of its branches and leaves can produce enough nutrients, prune it moderately and reduce the number of branches and leaves, so that the interior can also receive sunlight, which has many benefits for its growth and development.

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