How to shape them properly

Sycamore: fast growing and malleable

The plane tree can grow up to 70 cm per year. In this way, it quickly retrieves the plant material lost through cutting. This is understood as a clear recommendation for regular and strong cuts. Her crown is particularly popular with the shape of a roof. But in a sufficiently large space, the plane tree can develop freely without the frequent use of the scissors.

The course for the later crown is laid in the first few years by appropriate cuts. Roof tarpaulins are already preformed for sale in tree nurseries, so that the necessary maintenance cuts are easier for the layperson to hand.

Sycamore trees with a natural crown shape

Even with a plane tree whose crown can be shaped by nature, it must be cared for by regular cuts. Cut If necessary and only during the dormancy period in the months of October to February. The day should be dry and frost-free so that the wounds can heal faster. With a disinfected, sharp tool, do the following:

• Leave the main shoots standing, only shorten a little if necessary
• Remove branches that do not match the direction of growth
• Thinning out disturbing, dense branches
• dead or possibly Remove diseased shoots completely

Form the roof tarpaulin

One Sycamore tree growing in the garden, can replace the parasol. Because your crown can be cleverly turned into one Cut the roof shape. In case the copy you plants, is not already brought up accordingly, proceed as follows:

• select a plane tree that has just grown
• cap the upper part
• remove all vertical branches
• erect a horizontal trellis made of bamboo sticks
• fasten in the crown
• weave horizontal branches into it

Annual maintenance cuts

Bring the roof tarpaulin before the 24th June and end of August in the form:

• Do not touch the main drives
• Remove vertical new shoots up to the main branch
• Tie lateral branches flat or thin out (if there are too many)