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- So you cut the roots of the young blood plum
- Strong roots
- Cut roots properly
- After the purchase:
- Proper transplanting:
- Land becomes building land
- Tips & Tricks
So you cut the roots of the young blood plum
The resistant blood plum, with its deep roots, feeds on the lowest layers of the earth. It also has short copies. These supply the plant with nutrients from the highest parts of the earth. Learn more about the topic.
Strong roots
For the choice of the right location, it should be remembered that the blood plum spreads its roots somewhat evenly the treetop. Especially on property boundaries, it can give trouble with neighbors in strong growth. Pay attention to the purchase of a corresponding variety.
If the blood plum grows too fast and repeatedly produce a large number of young shoots, this can be controlled by a targeted pruning in October. Always choose new shoots for this.
Cut roots properly
When buying or relocating, it is advantageous if the root length of the size of the treetop is adjusted. After the necessary preparations for planting have been completed, you can dedicate yourself to the tree.
After the purchase:
Pull the root ball apart slightly. The width of the treetop should correspond approximately to the circumference of the root ball. Only disinfected cutting tools are used. Sharp scissors or knives have proven themselves. Before watering the following pieces are blended:
Proper transplanting:
When transplanting the entire root ball must be removed from the ground. Before reinserting, bring the roots as well as the treetop to the same size. Be careful not to cut thick main roots.
Land becomes building land
Sometimes, planned construction measures necessitate the removal of the trees. It is recommended to mechanically remove particularly low-lying specimens. Otherwise, there is a risk that remnants of the tree will expel again. The shoots usually have an unfavorable effect on the structure. In addition, old roots of Prunus cerasifera rot very slowly and remain in the ground for a very long time.
Tips & Tricks
Blood plums are available in different variants. As a shrub or tree, this pome fruit thrives in native gardens.
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