Pruning Flashcards
1
Q
what is the reason behind pruning?
A
thinning and cutting back is beneficial rejuvenates congested old specimens promotes growth of more flowering and fruiting wood improves shape of plant reduces risk of disease
2
Q
generally, how often should you prune?
A
annually - unless you see dead, diseased or damaged wood, or a sucker growing from a grafted stem (remove those immediately)
3
Q
when do you prune plants that flower in spring?
A
prune just after they have bloomed
4
Q
when do you prune plants that flower in summer or autumn?
A
prune in early spring, just before bud break.
5
Q
when are evergreens pruned?
A
late spring
6
Q
what are three reasons for pruning?
A
to cut out dead, diseased or damaged wood- disease enters stem more easily
for shape and form-lightly trim to retain plants symmetry
removal of crossing or rubbing branches- rubbing branches create open wounds that let disease in so remove weakest stem, or one that has suffered most damage.
