The formation of gardenia old piles is slowly formed from raw material seedlings through long-term maintenance and pruning. So, how to prune gardenias?

How to prune leggy branches?

Step 1

Prune the leggy branches of gardenia during the peak growth period from May to July.

Step 2

After one of the gardenia flowers blooms and withers, prune an elongated branch in time until it is about the same length as other shorter branches.

Step 3

In this way, wait for the flowers to fade and prune them one by one, and wait for the flowering period to end and prune the last branch. Basically, it can be completely pruned in about 15-20 days.

How to prune weak branches

Step 1

Select weak branches that are in poor growth status and have a bad direction for pruning.

Step 2

Use a short cut method to cut off the weak branches of the gardenia to renew and rejuvenate the branches of the gardenia.

Step 3

When cutting short, keep the direction and angle of the bud eyes to adjust the new branches to reasonably occupy the space.

Step 4

Take heavy short cuts and cut off 2/3-3/4 of the weak branches to stimulate the germination and growth of side buds, which will help the gardenia form a full tree. How to prune old branches

Step 1

Find the location of the old branches at the base of the branches.

Step 2

Use the branch thinning method to cut off these old branches from the bottom of the old branches to improve the ventilation and light transmittance inside the gardenia, which is conducive to the growth and development of internal branches. , regulate the growth potential of flowers and trees.

Step 3

At the same time, cut off unnecessary drooping branches, crossing branches and overlapping branches, leaving only branches that are concentrated in nutrients and can grow strong.