Osmanthus pruning time and method

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1. Pruning time

2. Pruning method

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In March-April, it is necessary to cut off the dry branches on the sweet-scented osmanthus, and cut off the top 3-5cm of the main branches together with the new buds. In October-November, after it blooms, all remaining flowers and diseased branches should be cut off. In winter from January to February, longer branches can be shortened and overly dense branches can be thinned out.

1. Pruning time

1. Pruning time

There are three main periods of time during the year when osmanthus needs to be pruned. The first period is from March to April every year, when it grows new shoots. The second period is from October to November, after the flowers fade. The third winter dormancy period is from January to February.

2. Pruning method

1 . Early spring pruning: When it grows new branches and buds in early spring, it needs to be pruned. At this time, first cut off the dry branches on the plant, and then cut off the top 3-5cm of the main branch together with the new shoots. This will encourage it to grow new branches, making it grow denser.

2. Prune after flowering: after its flowers wither. After that, all remaining flowers need to be cut off immediately. If there are diseased branches, they can be cut off as well. This allows it to save more nutrients, which is very beneficial for it to survive the winter.

3. Winter pruning: In winter, it grows very slowly and is not easily injured by pruning. So you can do a re-cut. At this time, you can first cut off all the branches that are not growing well, shorten the branches that are too long, and thin out the branches that are too dense. This will be better for its growth next year.

2. Pruning method

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