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How to prune the pepper tree

Marie Schrader
2020-07-14 08:43:14
Young tree pruning: when pruning young trees, the pruning method shall be mainly sparse pruning, which shall be combined with short pruning. In the second year, the branches at the base of the trunk shall be cut off and 5 to 7 main branches shall be reserved. Pruning in the full fruit period: pruning in the full fruit period should gradually cut off the extra large branches, and the branches in the crown should be carefully pruned, mainly short pruning.

One, young tree pruning

When pruning young trees, attention should be paid to shaping and results. The pruning method should be mainly sparse pruning, which should be combined with short pruning. In the first year after planting, pruning should be carried out according to the height. In the second year, pruning should be carried out at the position of 30-50cm at the base of the trunk, and 5-7 main branches should be kept evenly, which should be cut evenly, and crowded branches, Cross branches and fine branches should be pruned. Weak branch.

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2. Pruning in full fruit period

Pruning in the full fruit period should gradually cut off the extra large branches to complete the plastic steps, and to carry out careful pruning of the branches in the crown, pruning should be mainly short pruning, through short pruning to constantly update the branches that can produce results, but also to promote the growth of the rest of the branches.

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