Does wintersweet need toppings?
Chimonanthus praecox needs topping, which can effectively prevent its branches from overgrowth, prevent excessive consumption of nutrients, make it grow new branches and leaves, make its plant shape more beautiful and promote lateral bud germination.
Chimonanthus praecox is topped three times in the growth process, so there is no specific height, which depends on the growth situation.
Chimonanthus praecox is usually cut off at the internode when topping. Be careful not to hurt the lateral buds below, and it is better to be 2 cm away from the lateral buds.
Chimonanthus praecox grows faster because it tops in spring, and generally grows new leaves after flowering.
When will wintersweet blossom?
Chimonanthus praecox generally chooses topping in spring, because this period belongs to its growing season. When new branches grow leaves, they will begin to top, which will not only make the plant shape more beautiful, but also grow new branches and increase the number of flowers.
Topping method steps of Chimonanthus praecox
1. Pruning in germination stage: First, when the newly planted Chimonanthus praecox grows 3-5 true leaves, it should be cored in time to pinch off the flower buds at the top of the branches to promote the germination of new buds.
2. Pruning in growing season: When the branches of Chimonanthus praecox grow to 40 cm in summer, it is necessary to remove excessive flower buds in time, and then cut off all dense branches, short branches and insect branches.
3. Pruning before flowering: In early autumn, wintersweet should be prepared for pruning before flowering. This time is mainly to promote the differentiation of flower buds. After the leaves fall and before the buds begin to swell, all dead, dry, aged or overgrown branches should be cut off and drained.
4. Pruning after flowering: After flowering, when Chimonanthus praecox withers, it is necessary to prune the residual flowers in time to avoid consuming a lot of nutrients, which is not conducive to growth, but also pruning and shaping to form a beautiful shape.
Matters needing attention in topping wintersweet
Chimonanthus praecox should be trimmed and topped. It should be noted that the scissors used for topping must be disinfected, and it is best to do it in spring. At this time, the growth rate is relatively fast, which is conducive to the recovery of wounds.