Okay, here is my blog post about pruning my loquat tree:
The other day, I took a good look at my loquat tree and realized it was getting a bit out of control. It was starting to look like a wild bush rather than a proper tree. I knew it was time to give it a good pruning. I was not sure whether I could prune it successfully, but anyway I decided to prune it.
So, I grabbed my trusty pruning shears. I remembered reading somewhere that late winter or early spring is the best time to prune these trees, so the timing was perfect. Plus, I figured pruning would help the tree grow healthier and maybe even produce more of those delicious loquats.
- First, I stood back and looked at the overall shape of the tree. I wanted to open up the center a bit to let more sunlight in.
- Then, I started with the dead or diseased branches. Those were easy to spot, and I snipped them off right away. I use my shears to cut them off.
- Next, I tackled the branches that were crossing or rubbing against each other. I picked the stronger-looking one and removed the other to prevent any damage and make sure they had room to grow.
- After that, I focused on thinning out some of the denser areas. I trimmed back some of the longer branches, making sure to cut just above a bud that was facing the direction I wanted the new growth to go.
It took me a while, but I kept at it, stepping back every now and then to check my progress. I didn’t want to go overboard, just enough to tidy things up and encourage healthy growth. Finally, I finished my pruning!
The Result
Once I was done, I cleaned up all the branches and leaves I had trimmed off. The tree looked so much better afterward – more open and airy. I’m hoping this will keep it healthy and maybe even boost its fruit production this year. I’m so happy I successfully made it! I believe it will grow very well!
