Generally speaking, boxwood should be pruned twice a year, the first time in spring, when the new buds grow to a month, they should be lightly pruned; The second time is summer, which is the peak season for boxwood growth. Too long and too dense branches should be cut off, and you can trim them into the shape you want at will.

Pruning effect of boxwood

Pruning Populus euphratica can maintain the beautiful shape of bonsai, avoid excessive consumption of nutrients, and make nutrients more concentrated on the remaining branches, making the remaining branches grow stronger and more vigorous, which has a negative impact on the growth of Populus euphratica.

Pruning method and formula of boxwood

1. First cut a horizontal belt according to the girth. At the beginning, please be careful not to cut too deep. You can do it step by step. 2. Turn the pruning shears upside down, trim the curve on the plant with the reverse side of the pruning shears, and trim the top of the plant to determine the spherical curve. 3. Rotate the pruning shears downward, then turn them over again to make them face the plants, and trim off the redundant branches and leaves at the top and middle of the plants. 4. according to the shape of the upper part of the plant, trim the branches and leaves of the lower part of the plant into the soil, so that the trimmed ball looks like it is placed on a flowerpot. 5. Sweep back and forth on the spherical boxwood by hand to remove the trimmed branches and leaves. 6. Rotate the potted boxwood back and forth, and then step back to see if the sphere is symmetrical. If it needs pruning, you can check it with a little pruning. There may be gaps in the sphere, especially when the upper part is waiting for new branches and leaves to grow and fill.