No beautiful crown without cutting
The emergence point of the hanging kitten pasture is at the top of the trunk and is spatially tight. Every year new branches sprout from it. Since the tree cannot grow in height, the following scenario arises: The new branches lay down layer by layer over the old ones and thus take away light from them. As a result, the inside of the crown is becoming more and more bald, and branches die off completely. Untrimmed branches also branch out and press close to each other towards the ground.
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Time for a maintenance cut
The tree creates the hanging shape of the crown itself. The whole point of a cut is to create space for new branches. There is no need for this in the first four years of life. The kitten should be able to develop undisturbed. Only then should you use scissors every year.
In order to be able to fully admire the second attribute of the hanging kitten willow, the fluffy kitten flowers, the pruning is waited until after flowering. The flowering time is in the months of March and April. Act immediately afterwards.
Instructions for a strong cut
You don't have to be a master in this field to cut the hanging kitten. Vital and dead branches can be clearly distinguished during the growing season.
- remove all dead branches completely (on Astring)
- Cut back vital shoots to 2 to 4 leaves or buds
- Position the scissors as close as possible to the pair of leaves or buds
The kitten tolerates pruning, it will sprout just as vigorously and, above all, quickly after this vigorous pruning. It doesn't take long for it to regain its beautiful crown shape with hanging shoots up to 50 cm long.
Tips
Use one for cutting a hanging kitten pasture Secateurs with bypass system, as it enables precise work.
A restrained cut is also possible
The branches of this kitten gain about 50 cm in length per year. In the case of specimens with a high trunk, this gives a certain amount of leeway when cutting. Even if you do not otherwise want to prune your sapling radically, you can proceed as follows:
- Remove dead branches
- Shorten vital branches to the desired length
- if necessary, thin out the inside of the crown
Note:
Since this plant is grafted, unlike other common willows, no new hanging willows can be made from the cut branches multiply.
Braking wild animals
The hanging kitten can only develop in its type of growth through targeted refinement. A vital wild strain is combined with a picturesque crown. The game underlay, however, strives to drive itself out vigorously. These wild shoots grow at a rapid pace and disrupt the overall picture with their upward striving. They also compete with the hanging shoots for light.
- don't wait long to remove it
- Cut off wild shoots on the trunk close to the bark
- Tear wild shoots at the root base with a strong jerk
Tips
The trunk of the hanging kitten willow will no longer gain height after grafting. You should therefore already be aware of the planting fall back on the desired size.