How to prune Daphne and when is the best time to prune?

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1. Pruning time

2. Pruning method

Pruning Daphne can be done in all seasons, but it is more recommended to prune during the peak growth season and after the flowering period in spring, which can promote faster recovery and is also beneficial to growth. Topping should be done in time when pruning, especially small seedlings, to encourage the germination of more side branches. During the growth period, overly dense branches and overlapping branches should also be cut off to allow the plants to have better ventilation and light transmission. Cut off residual branches after flowering to avoid further consumption of nutrients. In addition, if you want to make the plant more beautiful, you should prune deformed, yellow, and messy branches.

1. Pruning time

Its germination ability is very strong, so it can be pruned at any time during the management period. But the best time to prune is during the spring growing season and after flowering. Specifically, in March, April, May and June, pruning can help the plant recover and promote better growth.

2. Pruning method

1. Topping pruning: Topping pruning is mainly for small seedlings. Branches that have grown too high will be topping in time to control the height of their growth. This will promote the germination of more branches and improve the overall growth in the later period. The plant shape will be fuller and more flowers will bloom.

2. Prune dense branches: During the growth period, prune dense branches. Prune branches that grow too densely in time, and also prune overlapping branches so that the plants can have better ventilation and light transmission, and promote better growth.

3. Prune flower branches: After flowering every year, cut off flower branches that have failed to prevent the remaining branches from consuming nutrients and facilitate recovery. This pruning treatment can also promote branch growth, so that there will be more and better blooms next time.

4. Pruning and styling: It has strong germination ability , the shape can also be trimmed to improve the ornamental quality. Cut off some deformed, yellow, and dry branches to avoid affecting the shape. In addition, you should also prune off any overgrown branches to maintain a better plant shape.

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