Chimonanthus praecox can be trimmed in spring and autumn. At this time, the withered, aged and overgrown branches on the plant should be cut off in time. After it blooms, we should focus on pruning, cut off all the residual flowers on the plant, and cut off the diseased branches, weak branches and over-dense branches. From June to August, the plant will enter the stage of flower bud differentiation. Pruning is not recommended at this time, otherwise it will affect the flowering of plants.

Chimonanthus praecox likes sunshine, is resistant to shade, cold, drought and waterlogging. Chimonanthus praecox blooms proudly in frosty and snowy days, with yellow flowers like wax and fragrant smell. It is the main ornamental flower in winter. Afraid of wind and cold, it can safely overwinter when the temperature is not lower than-15℃. It can be cultivated in the open field in the south of Beijing, and the flowers will be frozen when the flowering period meets the low temperature of-10℃.

Chimonanthus praecox is born in slightly acidic sandy loam with deep, fertile and loose soil layer and good drainage. Poor growth in saline-alkali land, strong drought tolerance, fear of waterlogging, not suitable for cultivation in low-lying land. Trees have strong growth potential, vigorous branches and easy germination of roots. Resistant to pruning and easy to shape. Flowers bloom first and then leaves, and the flowering period is 165438+ 10 to March of the following year, and it matures in July and August.

Matters needing attention in Chimonanthus praecox planting

1, Rational Fertilization: In the cultivation methods and precautions of Chimonanthus praecox, rational fertilization should be applied, and thin fertilizer should be applied once a month to supplement nutrients for its growth. Be careful not to apply too much fertilizer, which will not only make it difficult for Chimonanthus praecox to bloom, but also cause root burning.

Water wintersweet in winter, and then water it after the soil is dry. Usually, it is enough to keep the soil slightly dry. When watering, the water temperature should be close to room temperature, so as to avoid frostbite of Chimonanthus praecox by cold water with low temperature, which will adversely affect its growth.