How to prune sweet-scented osmanthus so that it blooms more, and how to prune it so that it doesn’t

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1. Cut off dense branches

2. Cut off overlapping twigs

3. Cut off horizontal branches

4. Cut off parallel branches

5. Trim the top

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If you want it to bloom more, you should cut off dense branches when pruning. Leaving branches that are too small will only consume nutrients and have no other effect. Moreover, a main branch will grow twigs at different times. Overlapping branches and twigs should be cut off in time to allow better ventilation and light transmission. When you find horizontal branches and parallel branches, you should also cut them off. Cut off all horizontal branches and leave only one parallel branch. In addition, the top should be trimmed to avoid excessive growth, so that it can bloom better later.

1. Cut off dense branches

1. Cut off dense branches

It grows branches quickly, and most of them are large branches growing within small branches, which are relatively dense. Therefore, if you want it to not grow taller and bloom more, you must cut off dense branches in time. Some branches are so small that leaving them will only consume nutrients and have no effect. After pruning, the branches will not be too dense, which is more conducive to ventilation and light transmission, and promotes growth.

2. Cut off overlapping twigs

< p>If you want it to bloom more, you need to prune it more often. A main branch will grow twigs at different stages, which will not only affect the overall plant shape, but also compete with side branches for nutrients, so they must be cut off in time. Cut off overlapping branches and young shoots from the main trunk.

3. Cut off horizontal branches

There will be many horizontal branches inside, which will not only absorb a lot of nutrients, but also affect ventilation and light transmission. It is recommended to cut them all off, otherwise they will grow staggered inside, which will affect later growth and flowering.

4. Cut off parallel branches

Parallel branches do not refer to balancing trees, but two parallel branches growing at similar positions on a branch. In fact, it is enough to keep one branch, and the other branches need to be cut off. This is more reasonable overall. It can also save a lot of nutrients after pruning it, which can promote better growth of other branches and is also conducive to later flowering.

5. Trim the top

Trim The top is mainly used to control its height. Cut off the branches that sprout at the top and are closely spaced, otherwise they will affect the plant's ability to see light when they grow up, which will be detrimental to flowering. The height of the plant can be controlled, which will also improve the ornamental quality and avoid excessive growth.

2. Cut off overlapping twigs

3. Cut off horizontal branches

4. Cut off parallel branches

5. Trim the top

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