In the first three years of Chimonanthus praecox flowering, the pruning time is different each time, but most of them are pruned after Chimonanthus praecox flowering. It is recommended to trim only once, and it can be trimmed in March-April in spring. Generally speaking, the best time to prune Chimonanthus praecox is from March to July.

Pruning time of Chimonanthus praecox

In the first three years of Chimonanthus praecox flowering, the pruning time is different each time, but most of them are pruned after Chimonanthus praecox flowering. It is recommended to trim only once, and it can be trimmed in March-April in spring. Generally speaking, the best time to prune Chimonanthus praecox is from March to July.

Pruning effect of Chimonanthus praecox

Pruning can be carried out in March-April in spring, summer pruning is mainly aimed at controlling the growth of overgrown branches, and winter pruning is mainly aimed at shaping, which can cut off dense branches and pests.

Pruning method and formula of Chimonanthus praecox

Step 1: First of all, it is suggested to pick the newly planted real leaves in time, and it is suggested to remove the flower buds at the top of the branches to promote the growth of new buds.

Step 2: When the branches grow to about 40, do it in time, remove the over-dense flower buds, and then cut off all the over-dense branches, pest branches and short branches.

Step 3: We need pruning before flowering, mainly for the differentiation of flower buds.

Step 4: When wintersweet withers, we need to remove the residual flowers.