Proper pruning is an important step in the maintenance of Prunus mume. Regular pruning has many benefits for it. First of all, it can promote its growth and flowering. In addition, it can adjust its shape properly to make it more ornamental. Generally, it's better to trim once or three times a year. It can be trimmed many times, but the intensity should not be too high.
1. Normal pruning: General pruning is aimed at its branches. The branches that are too dense, the branches that are infested with diseases and pests, and the branches that are too long are our pruning objects. The branches with diseases and insect pests must not be left, but the dense branches can be cut off only a part and left a part. After pruning, it is good for growth and flowering.
2. About shape trimming: this can be done frequently, because sometimes the growth speed is too fast, which will affect its ornamental. This can be mainly based on personal aesthetic, give it a good-looking shape
3. Pruning after flowering: after flower withering, cut off the remaining flowers and pedicels in time to prevent them from continuing to consume nutrients and affecting the growth of flowers.
