After the long winter, with the arrival of spring and the month of April, we can finally take care of our garden, orchard and balcony.
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April is the period when plants find new vigor and have the opportunity to thrive through spring and summer.
Between March and April we have to deal with the pruning of some species, both in the garden and at home. Without the necessary pruning, the plants would not be able to grow luxuriantly. The work of cleaning the plants is very important and must be done with care and knowledge, that is, knowing well what tools to use for the operation, and knowing the life cycle of the plants that we are going to care for.
But NOT all plants, shrubs and trees require pruning. There are some species that do not tolerate this operation since it would irreparably harm them. Let’s find out which ones.
Shrubs that should NOT be pruned in April
Pruning shrubs and trees that do not require it would only cause the loss of flowering and serious damage to the health of the vegetative species themselves.
These are the trees in question:
- abutilon
- Laurel
- Honeysuckle
- Deutzia
- chances
- Hibiscus
- Henna
Fruit trees that should NOT be pruned in April
April is the perfect month for tree pruning as there is no longer a high risk of sudden frosts (although they can still occur), but some tree species should be left alone. These are the fruit trees that should NOT be pruned :
- Apple tree
- However
- cherry tree
- Prune
Light pruning could be recommended only for young specimens, because they have branches that are not conducive to their development.
For adult trees, however, only the branches called suckers (that is, those with vertical growth) can be removed to improve ventilation between the other branches and the entry of light.
For fruit trees that are already several years old and have harvests behind them, it would be advisable to try to pick the fruits quickly to avoid the risk of them being damaged by sudden frosts or hailstorms.
Plants that need pruning in April
Now that we know which species of fruit trees should not be pruned, let’s see which ones do need annual cleaning.
Pruning is especially recommended for:
- Mimosa
- Camellia
- calicarpa
- Calluna
- solanum
- Flower of the Passion
- Apricot
- kiwi
- Plum
- Peach
- Olive
When to prune?
Pruning is an operation that allows us to revive bushes and trees so that they can grow healthy again after the long winter. Species that require pruning will not produce flowers or fruit without pruning.
The best time to prune a plant is during the vegetative rest , that is, between October and November , so that the species in question has time to heal during the winter and recover flowering in spring.