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Cherry plum in autumn: how to cut cherry plum
Cherry plum can grow in the form of a tree or shrub. The correct pruning required for every plant variety will keep it healthy.
Pruning in the fall helps prevent disease and also rejuvenates the plant. It must be produced for both young seedlings and mature mature trees. The crown of a young seedling is formed from skeletal branches. Their number should not exceed 5 pieces. Cherry plum grows actively and forms many new shoots. It is necessary to follow the direction of their growth. Shoots form several layers. It is recommended to maintain a distance of about 50 cm between them. For this, the branches are shortened by 1/3 of the main length.
Cherry plum in the fall needs sanitary and rejuvenating pruning
Mature shrubs and trees are pruned to improve crop quality. It is necessary to focus on the state of the branches. Strong and powerful branches are shortened slightly. Weak and underdeveloped shoots require a strong reduction in length. You need to completely remove the branches:
- Affected by pests and diseases;
- Non-fertile;
- Growing downward;
- Dried and damaged;
- Crowns growing inward;
- Oppressing adjacent branches or nearby growing plantations.
Every 5 years, an autumn pruning is performed to rejuvenate the cherry plum. The length to be cut depends on the age of the tree. The higher it is, the more it is required to shorten the shoots. The rejuvenating procedure prevents the crown from shading in the center due to overgrowing branches. Thanks to her, the fruits continue to form evenly, without shifting to the periphery.
How to prune different forms of cherry plum in the fall?
The features of pruning are determined not only by age, but also by the type of plant. Cherry plum can grow in the form of a bowl-shaped bush or bowl-shaped tree. When pruning a shrub, many shoots are shortened. The tree needs processing of the central conductor and skeletal shoots. To make the procedure safe, you must adhere to the recommendations:
- Only sharp tools are used in the work;
- Instruments must be disinfected before and after use;
- The fresh cut is treated with oil-based paint.
Timely pruning can increase yields. It forms a healthy plant skeleton. If the procedure is not regular, the cherry plum may die.
The pruned plant develops an even, healthy crown. Its life expectancy increases, the risk of disease decreases.