How to prune photinia rubra

Pruning time of Photinia rubra is generally suitable in early spring, early summer, early autumn, or before and after germination. The temperature at this time is very suitable, which can help it quickly return to normal growth.

Photinia rubra pruning branches and leaves

When pruning Photinia rubra, it is necessary to cut off the redundant branches to make its crown more rounded, look more exquisite and enhance its ornamental value. Photinia rubra with vigorous growth and lush foliage is selected, flattened at the top of the plant, and then flattened on the surrounding side branches with appropriate length to promote the growth of new branches. After germination, the new branches can grow into the required cube shape. Photinia rubra needs topping to promote meristem and multi-lateral branches at seedling stage. After the second topping, because the branches at the top of the crown grow vigorously, they must be trimmed again, and the branches on the side should be lightly cut. The overgrown branches should be removed immediately, so that the whole crown is close to the middle and gradually hugs together. After light cutting and shaping, they became spherical.

Pruning skills of Photinia rubra

Before pruning Photinia rubra, select a trunk, take the trunk as the main body, keep and remove the side branches, and remove the side branches about half a meter from the ground. Pay attention to pruning, and adjust the crown immediately after pruning the side branches. Heather with red leaves should be cylindrical, and there should be enough base for pruning. Every time you trim, you should control the radian and height of the shape, so that it is more beautiful to trim. From the end of February to the beginning of March in the third year, Photinia rubra needs to trim the lateral branches and top the upper main shoots to promote the lateral branches to form a crown. Generally, 3~4 side branches are needed. After the first topping, there are still no 3~4 side branches. After the main shoot grows 30~40 cm, the second topping is carried out.

Matters needing attention in pruning photinia rubra

When pruning the branches, Photinia rubra should not be too close to the new shoots, so as not to affect the growth of the new shoots and make them grow poorly. And avoid pruning in rainy days.