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Trimming and shaping:

The most commonly used tree shape of flowering plums in gardens is the "natural happy shape". After the grafting is alive, when the seedling grows to more than 1 meter, cut it off at about 65 cm. In the next year's growing season, the first main branch is selected at a distance of about 45 cm from the ground, the second main branch is selected 10 cm above it, and the third main branch is selected 10 cm above the second main branch. The three main branches should be evenly distributed in different directions, the distribution angle is about 120°, and the opening angle should be 45°.

After the three main branches are selected, a small amount of the remaining branches can be kept as auxiliary branches, and the rest are thinned out. When cutting in the winter of the second year, the three main branches can be cut short. The short cut length is 1/3 of the branch length. When cutting short, pay attention to the balance of the crown. The strong branches should be cut lightly and the weak branches should be cut again. Leave outside buds under the mouth.

In the spring of the third year, some new branches of the extension branches adjacent to the new main branches should be thinned out in time, and some strong branches should be kept. During winter pruning, the main branches should be shortened and some side branches should be kept. The direction is the same, or all clockwise, or all counterclockwise, no cross branches are allowed.

The remaining side branches should also be appropriately short-cut, and gradually cultivated into a flowering branch group. The spacing between the flowering branch group should not be less than 30 cm between the main stem. During the cultivation of the flowering branch group, attention should be paid to the combination of medium-long branch and short branch. Only by doing so can the flower bud grow to the maximum.

The pruning after the formation of the basic canopy culture is mainly divided into summer pruning and winter pruning. Summer pruning is generally carried out in June after the flowers die. It is mainly to pinch the branches that are too long, and cut the branches that have already bloomed. Leave only 3 or 4 buds at the base to allow the newly sprouting shoots to approach.

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