A type of North American tree that blooms in the spring is called a redbud tree.As far as maintenance goes, they are low.StructuralPruning only needs to be done in the late spring or early summer if you want to get rid of the dead branches.
Step 1: Next to the collar lie a shallow cut under the branch.
Choose the branch that you want to cut off, then use a hand saw to make a shallow cut into the underside of it, 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) from the collar.The swollen ring is where the branch joins the trunk.Chemicals will be released by the collar when you cut in this area.This only applies to thick branches.If the branch is thin enough to be cut in a single cut, chop it off right at the collar.
Step 2: From the shallow cut, cut the branch off 2 to 3 inches.
Make sure that you are cutting to the outside of the shallow cut.The bark will stop tearing at the shallow cut when the branch falls down.
Step 3: All the way down to the collar is where you should remove the rest of the branch.
If you want the wound to heal properly, try not to cut into the collar.If wood is left out of the collar, it will become a breeding ground for pests.You don't have to seal the cuts.Leaving the wound open will allow it to heal faster.
Step 4: The buds should be cut 4 inch above them.
Cut through a bud can lead to disease.Cut 4 inch above the bud.Pick one bud that is facing in the direction you want the new branch to grow in.
Step 5: If the tree is young, remove one of the branches from the junction.
The V-shaped junction is one of the 2 branches that stem from the trunk.These can break off in windy or icy conditions.Damage can be reduced by cutting off one of these branches.You can cut off the branch above the junction.The rest of the branch needs to be cut off above the junction.
Step 6: Rub alcohol on your tools after you make a cut.
Rub alcohol onto the shears or saw and wipe them clean with paper towels.Even if it is on the same branch, you need to do this after each cut.You risk spreading the disease to your other trees if you don't wash your tools.If you don't have alcohol, use a solution of 1 part bleach and 10 parts water.
Step 7: In the late winter or early spring, it's a good idea to remove dead or dying branches.
Pruning is fine when the tree is not active.Prune the tree in the spring if you want to enjoy the flowers longer.Prune before the sap starts to form to prevent sticky messes.It forms around early to mid spring.At this time, you don't need to do anything else.Thinner and shaping are best left for the summer.
Step 8: Understand how to identify cankers and verticillium.
If you want to prevent the 2 diseases, you need to peck the tree immediately.It is better to be safe than sorry, even if a branch looks dead, you should still treat it as one.Look for brown leaves and cankers on the branches.There are pits with black centers.Look for brown or yellow leaves and lack of new leaves.There may be dead or dying branches in more severe cases.
Step 9: Cut at least 3 to 4 inches below the area.
You have to cut the branch off because there is no way to treat canker.To prevent the disease from spreading, cut it below the canker.
Step 10: If you need to, look for wood that is healthy under the cut.
The disease can spread further along the branch than on the outside.The disease is still present if you remove the branch and it still looks dead.The branch should be cut back by another 3 to 4 inches.The infection will continue to spread if you don't cut the dead wood off.It may kill the entire tree in more severe cases.
Step 11: The branches that have recently fallen should be left.
It doesn't mean that a branch is dead just because there's nothing growing on it.You can either wait until the next spring season or give it a few weeks.The branch does not need to be trimmed if it blooms.If the branch has been dead for a long time, cut it off.
Step 12: The plan is to do structuralPruning during the summer.
This includes branches that are low-hanging.Water sprout should be taken care of as well.Wait until the leaves reach their fullest size to Prune in the summer.
Step 13: Start by removing branches that are crowded.
Leave the branches that point towards the outside of the tree.This will allow for both air circulation and light penetration in the tree's canopy.The growth of mold,bacteria, and pests can be reduced by the use of air and light.The leaves will be allowed to photosynthesize by the light.
Step 14: The lower branches should be removed if desired.
This is only for aesthetic reasons.Take a look at your tree and note the space between the ground and the lowest branches.Do the branches get in the way of things?Prune them off if it's true.You should only do 1 or 2 branches each year.Prune until you remove your desired number of branches.The younger the tree, the more effective it will be.It is possible for older trees.
Step 15: Apply a slow-releasefertilizer around the tree.
A fertilization that is formulated for trees and shrubs will do well here.If you read the instructions on the package, you can figure out how much you use.If and when you should water yourfertilizer, read the instructions that came with it.There is a span of the tree's canopy.The drip line is where the shadow lands when the sun is directly above the tree.During the spring, apply thefertilizer every 6 weeks.
Step 16: Put mulch around the tree.
The mulch should be applied from the base of the trunk to just past the line.If you were told to water it after applying the mulch, you should do so now.Put the mulch aside and add thefertilizer, then cover it with mulch again.Add thefertilizer on top of the mulch if you can't move it aside to apply it.Double the amount to make sure it gets into the soil.
Step 17: Every 3 to 5 years you should do additional summerPruning.
You don't need to peck the tree every 3 to 5 years after the first 3 years.How often you do this depends on the tree's health and growth rate.Don't wait 3 to 5 years to cut the branch off if the tree gets cankers or dead wood.Do it right away.This is not for the rest of the section.The winterPruning should be done each year.
Step 18: It's a good idea to trim suckers and water sprouts in the summer.
There are suckers near the base of the tree.They will not turn into new trees and will only take away resources.Water sprout grow from the tree's base.Water should be close to the base of the tee.You may have to dig into the soil to get to the base of the suckers.