Spring pruning is an important practice for many plants and trees, as it removes damaged or dead parts, reduces excess branching, and improves plant health and shape. However, not all plants require spring pruning, and not all pruning is created equal.

Trees and plants to prune at the end of March

Here is the classification of some trees and plants that can be pruned at the end of March:

• Apricot. It is important to prune apricot trees to prevent weak or diseased branches from developing. In general, pruning should be done after flowering.
• Cherry tree. Pruning the cherry tree should be done when the tree is still dormant, before flowering.
• Lives. It is essential to prune the vines during their winter dormancy, but if there are dead or damaged branches, they can also be cut in late March.
• Apple and pear. Pruning these trees should be done in late winter, before flowering.
• Pine tree. Pine pruning should be done in late winter, when the tree is still dormant.
• Pink. Roses should be pruned in late winter or early spring before they begin to develop new shoots.
• Fruit plants. Many fruit plants, such as peaches, plums and apricots, need to be pruned before flowering, while others, such as kiwis, can also be pruned after flowering.

Generally, spring pruning is done on dead, diseased, or winter-damaged branches. In addition, training pruning is practiced, which allows controlling the shape of the plant and the distribution of the branches. Thinning pruning, on the other hand, aims to reduce the number of branches, improving air circulation and light penetration. To the first classification made we can also include, for different types as well:

• Fruit trees: plum trees. These trees need to be pruned to control their growth, increase productivity and improve fruit quality.
• Ornamental plants such as hydrangeas and magnolias. Pruning in spring helps improve the shape and size of plants, encourages flowering and prevents excessive growth.
• Shrubs such as wisteria, azaleas and rhododendrons. These shrubs can be pruned in spring to remove dead or diseased branches and control their growth.
• Climbing plants such as bougainvillea, passion flower, Virginia creeper, wisteria. Pruning in spring is important to unhinge those branches that no longer have vitality, residues of an intense winter, check the evolution of the plant and try to increase its production volume.