Pruning cherries is the key to a rich harvest.
In this article, we will tell you how to properly prune this fruit tree in the spring.
Do I need to trim the branches of a cherry tree
If you don't want your cherry tree to lose its yield over time, the tree needs to be pruned regularly.
Pruning branches is a kind of healing of the plant.
The thing is that cherries grow very quickly; as a result, numerous young shoots block the access of the sun to the central branches.
This state of affairs may cause the tree to become sick or dry out.
Therefore, it is so important to prune on time and follow certain rules of procedure.
How to prune cherry trees in spring
In the spring, before the buds open, it is necessary to prune the bush, cutting off excess, diseased, weak branches.
If the winter was very cold and there is a suspicion that some trees may have frozen, then removal of branches should begin after the buds begin to grow.
In addition, after winter, cherry trees need to be mulched with peat or sawdust.
During the period of shoot growth, flowering and fruit ripening, seedlings need to be watered abundantly, using at least three buckets of water per bush.
When forming the crown of a cherry tree, top shoots, shoots growing at an acute angle, and shoots directed into the crown are cut out.
Branches that grow horizontally should not be cut, as fruit formations are laid on them.
Cherry trees should not be over-pruned, as this delays the onset of fruiting.
When pruning branches, the following rule is used: the greater the growth, the more you can cut off.
In the spring, trees should be pruned in mid-March - early April, before the start of the growing season.
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