For sweet-shooted sour bamboo, a bamboo with notably sweet-tasting shoots, pruning should occur in late winter to early spring, aligning with the plant's natural growth cycle. Remove dead or weak culms, thin out dense clumps by cutting at ground level for air flow and stimulate new growth. Be diligent with overarching branches to maintain desired shape and size. Pruning enhances vigor and harvest quality, while preventing overcrowding and promoting healthy, sustainable growth within this species.
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