How is tree pruning done in autumn

When we cut

First of all, it should be noted that autumn pruning of fruit trees occurs only in those regions with moderate climatic conditions. But for the northern regions of our country, such manipulations are not recommended. This is due to the fact that the plants will not be able to recover in time before frost, which will lead to freezing of the sections. As a result, the bark of the cut will dry out, making it impossible for new shoots to grow in spring.

In addition, autumn, as a pruning time, is not suitable for young seedlings that are only a few years old. For them, pruning dates fall only in the spring.

When asked when is it better to carry out autumn pruning, many gardeners will answer - September and October. But some experts point out that the best time to cut branches in the garden is late October - early November. At this time, the sap flow slows down inside the plants.

Depending on the region, the answer to the question "when should you prune?" may vary slightly in a small range. It all depends on the climatic characteristics of the place where the plants grow and when the first frosts come here.

Separately, it is worth noting that it was noticed that if the timing of pruning fell a few days before the full moon, then the restoration of the garden took place much faster.

Old trees

When gardeners are pruning a garden in the fall, they should be guided not only by the timing of such manipulations, but also by the age of the trees themselves. Consider the situation of removing unnecessary branches from old trees. Here the pruning time remains the same (September, October or early November), but the frequency of actions changes. There is no need for circumcision here every year. It will be enough to do this once every two or three years.

Such a frequency is associated with the fact that when the trees age, the fruiting buds become sterile.

For an old garden, rejuvenating pruning should be done in the fall. Rejuvenating pruning for such trees is done by removing branches that are four or more years old. At the same time, branches should be left below, which will be somewhat thicker than the top ones. In addition, rejuvenating pruning involves the removal of excess shoots from the inside of the crown, which interfere with each other or have time to intertwine. In this case, dry, diseased and broken off branches, as well as those on which there is lichen, fall under the removal.

Carrying out such manipulations will allow you to get a better and more abundant harvest from old trees, as well as protect them from various diseases and harmful insects. Proper preparation of the plant for wintering is not complete without it.

In a situation where autumn pruning is not done, your garden will take on a more neglected look and will bring less and less crops every year.

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Young trees

How to properly arrest tree branches

For young garden trees, autumn pruning is somewhat different from older plants. They require the correct formation of the crown, and not its rejuvenation.Each type of fruit tree has its own pruning scheme. In this case, there are the following methods used to form the crown:

• thinning. In this case, a complete branch cut is assumed. Such manipulations allow sunlight to penetrate deep into the crown, making the fruits more beautiful and juicy;
• shortening. Here it is necessary to delete only part of the branch. As a result, new shoots will appear around the cut in the new season.

After completing the formation of the crown, it should look transparent and light. In this case, it should not be allowed to darken.

There is only one condition for pruning young trees in autumn - the need to give the seedling time to get used to the place of its constant growth. This usually takes several years. If during these years, when pruning is not yet recommended, you find a branch that clearly interferes with neighboring shoots, it can be carefully removed.

Step-by-step scheme for pruning grapes

Two years after planting the seedlings, the plants can be pruned in the fall and spring. In this situation, it is necessary to delete all branches that interfere and intertwine with neighboring ones. This will allow you to avoid unnecessary darkening and create a crown that will warm up and ventilate well. In addition, the growth of the lower branches can be directed downward. To do this, you can tie a small weight to them, which will hold them in the lower position. This will make it possible to form skeletal branches, which will significantly increase fertility in the future. It is on them that the fruits will be the first to appear.

As a result, you will immediately receive a decent harvest with excellent taste even from the youngest tree.

Trimming scheme

The scheme used for the fall pruning is pretty simple. But it should be remembered that each tree requires an individual approach in this matter.

The pruning procedure assumes compliance with the following recommendations:

• the lower branches should always be thicker than the upper ones. In this way, the tiers will be formed;
• an escape that interferes with neighboring branches can be shortened by 1/3 in relation to the rest;
• it is necessary to rock the branches that grow in relation to the trunk at 90 degrees;
• the first tier contains branches located in relation to each other at an angle of 45 degrees;
• there should be a distance of 60-65 cm between the first and second tier;
• ideally, the crown should contain 3-4 tiers.

All cut points must always be treated with a special solution to prevent the penetration of harmful insects and microorganisms.

As you can see, the diagram is really quite post. By sticking to it and making the necessary adjustments depending on the variety, you will achieve an excellent harvest from your garden.

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