Osmanthus fragrans should be pruned in the winter of 1-2, and all the frozen branches should be pruned. After pruning, the climate will gradually warm up and new branches will grow. When the height of osmanthus fragrans is about 1.5m, the top branches, too dense branches, overlapping branches and delicate branches need to be pruned to reduce the consumption of nutrients.

Pruning time of osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans can be cut all year round if it is cut lightly. If a large number of pruning, it is best to do it in the dormant period, the specific time is1-February. Timely pruning is beneficial to overwintering, and can also promote growth and blossom more.

Pruning method of osmanthus fragrans

1, pruning at seedling stage

When the height of osmanthus fragrans is about 1.5m, it is necessary to cut off the fixed branches at the top of the trunk, the lateral branches and the branches near the bottom, and other branches should be cut off to maintain the overall height at about1m.

2. Pruning in growing season

The growth period of osmanthus trees also needs pruning, mainly to prune and drain the densely growing branches on the main branches. When each branch on the branch grows to a height of about 40 cm, it is necessary to cut off the fixed branches to control the growth height and promote it to grow more branches.

3, flowering pruning

When Osmanthus fragrans enters the full bloom stage, it is necessary to prune the dense branches, overlapping branches and delicate branches, which can make the branches have more room for growth, the flowers will absorb enough light, and also improve the ornamental value of Osmanthus fragrans.

Step 4 prune in spring

Osmanthus fragrans may be frostbitten in winter, so it is necessary to prune all the frozen branches before entering spring. In order to avoid too big a wound, scissors can be kept at 45 degrees when pruning. After pruning, the climate will gradually warm up and grow new branches.