Generally, the pruning of oleander can be carried out twice. The first time was in early spring, when everything was growing and full of vitality. Even if the oleander is pruned, it can quickly grow new branches and heal the wound, which is the best time to cut off branches and adjust branches and leaves.

The second suitable pruning period is summer, which belongs to the rapid growth period of oleander. Pruning oleander at this time is mainly to adjust the nutrient distribution.

How to prune the branches and leaves of oleander

Before spring germination, oleander can be pruned, mainly to cut off dead branches and diseased branches. If there are too dense branches, it is necessary to prune them, leave the strong ones and the weak ones, cut off the budding branches from the base, and keep 3-5 healthy main branches to form a multi-stem tree.

In some cases, oleander has few side branches, strong main branches and unsightly appearance. At this time, it is necessary to cut the main branches short, so as to shorten the main branches, thus promoting the germination of side branches and increasing the branches and leaves of the whole willow tree.

In autumn, oleander will be pruned after its flowering period is over. It is necessary to cut off the failed flowers and useless branches in time, and then trim them according to the shape of three forks and nine tops, which can promote plants to better obtain nutrients in the soil, increase ornamental value and make oleander grow more vigorously.

Pruning skills of oleander

Nerium indicum is a typical three-leaf flowering shrub, that is, every time the top is removed, three new branches will emerge from the stem nodes. Using this branching characteristic, a beautiful and generous corolla can be cultivated, making it a "three forks and nine tops" shape.

Nerium oleander grows rapidly after pruning.

If oleander wants to grow fast, when buds appear on the branches, we can judge the branches and leaves after lignification according to the overall situation, wipe off the buds in time, reduce the consumption of nutrients and promote the rapid growth of plants.

Pruning and flowering of oleander

If oleander wants to blossom, when there are too many buds in the plant, it can't satisfy the nutrition of all buds. At this time, it is necessary to remove the extra buds and bracts to concentrate nutrition, so as to promote the large and bright flowers of oleander.

Matters needing attention in pruning oleander

Every time you prune oleander, you must be careful not to prune it in rainy days. After pruning, spray chemicals and maintain them in the astigmatism place, so that the wounds left by pruning can heal faster.