This here Japanese quince, you see, it’s a right pretty thing when it blooms. But you gotta keep it in check, or it’ll just grow every which way. I always say, a little snip here and a little snip there keeps it lookin’ good. Pruning Japanese quince, that’s what I’m talkin’ about. That’s a thing need to do every year.
That Japanese quince is a tough old bird. It can take root just about any place. I seen ’em growin’ up against old walls, even where the sun don’t shine much. It don’t need much care. You can plant it in any soil. I always say, it’s like that old weed, will grow anywhere. That’s what the Japanese quince is.
Now, you wanna prune it right after it finishes flowerin’. That’s when you see them pretty red, pink, or white flowers. After they’re gone, that’s when you get the clippers. Some folks say you can prune in late winter, but I find it best to do it right after it blooms. Just my two cents on how to prune Japanese quince.
First thing you wanna do is look for any dead or broken branches. Just like cleanin’ up the yard, you gotta get rid of the mess. Then you wanna look for branches that are crossin’ each other. That’ll rub together and make sores. Snip them off too. You want the branches to have room to breathe, you see.
Then you gotta thin it out some. If it gets too bushy, the air can’t get through, and it can get sick. Just like us folks, plants need fresh air too. So, you take out some of the older branches, all the way down to the ground. That’ll make room for new growth. This is important for pruning Japanese quince. You need to know.
- Cut the dead branches.
- Cut the branches that rub together.
- Cut some old branches to make the plant thin.
- Then the plant will be good.
Now, some folks use them fancy tools, them long-handled clippers. I seen ’em usin’ them on them tall trees. What’s that called? Pole pruners. But for these Japanese quince, a regular pair of clippers will do just fine. Just make sure they’re sharp, so you make a clean cut. A clean cut heals faster, you know.
And don’t be afraid to cut it back hard. These things are tough. They can take it. You can cut it back by about a third, and it’ll come back stronger than ever. If you see a branch that’s growin’ the wrong way, just cut it off. It’ll grow back right. Pruning Japanese quince is not that hard. Everyone can do that.
Now, some folks worry about their Japanese quince not flowerin’. Well, sometimes them early spring frosts can get the buds. If that happens, you just gotta wait till next year. The flowers will come back. Just like the seasons, they come and go.
That Japanese quince, it likes the sun. But it’ll grow in the shade too. Just not as good. And it likes good dirt, you know, the kind that drains well. That black dirt, that’s the best. You can put some of that fertilizer on it, in the spring. Some folks use that sulphate of potash. I heard it’s good for the flowers. Just a little bit will do, like a pinch of salt in your stew.
If you take care of it, that Japanese quince will give you pretty flowers for years to come. It’s a good plant to have in your yard. It’s tough, it’s pretty, and it don’t need much fussin’ over. Just a little snip here and a little snip there, and it’ll be happy as a clam. You can see it every spring. So many flowers. This is all about pruning Japanese quince.
I remember one year, I cut mine back real hard. Thought I might have killed it. But come spring, it was covered in flowers. More than ever before! So don’t be shy with them clippers. It’ll do it good. It will grow better and stronger. I know that for sure. You know how to prune Japanese quince now.
And another thing, you can train that Japanese quince to grow up a wall. Just like them ivy plants. You just gotta tie the branches to the wall, and it’ll climb right up. It’s a sight to see, all them flowers coverin’ a wall. So many flowers. This is a good way. I like that very much.
So, that’s about all I know about pruning Japanese quince. It ain’t rocket science, as they say. Just a little common sense and a little elbow grease. And you’ll have a beautiful plant that’ll brighten up your yard for years to come. Every neighbor will see that and say it is good. You will be proud. I know I am.
