Handle the stems with care and keep an eye out for thorns as you make your snips. Additionally, it is helpful to wear long sleeves to keep your skin protected.
Check your shears for rust if using an older set. If you are cutting canes thicker than 3⁄4 in (1. 9 cm), use a pair of loppers.
You can also use an all-purpose disinfectant and clean cloth. Disinfect your shears if you remove any diseased foliage so you don’t spread it to any other plants.
Pruning your tree keeps the top balanced and attractive. If you live in a mild area without a harsh cold, prune the tree in the winter.
This way, your tree rose will continue to grow new, healthy flowers. You can do this in the late summer and early fall, for example.
This keeps your stems from snapping in the winter months.
Dead leaves can take away precious nutrients from the healthy canes.
This way, your roses will grow back healthy and strong.
Cutting straight across can weaken the plant.
The crown of the tree refers to the top of the branches and leaves.
Canes growing towards the center make your tree look uneven and unbalanced.
This way, your tree will grow new, healthy stems.
Your shape does not have to be completely perfect. As your roses grow, they will fill in the shape to create a natural appearance.
A bud eye is a small bump where a leaf meets the stem, and this is where new flowers start from.
