What is the best time to prune jade trees?

Pruning time

There is no rigid requirement for the pruning time of Jade Tree, and its vitality is very strong, so it can be pruned lightly during the growing season from April to September, but heavy pruning must be done during the dormant period to avoid affecting its biological clock, causing the new buds to grow slowly or stop developing due to poor growth. In early spring, when Jade Tree has not yet entered its vigorous growth period, it can be pruned to make it grow faster.

How to prune jade tree

When pruning jade plants, the main methods used are pinching and truncating. Diseased branches, thin branches, crossed branches, overly long branches, etc. are pruned to make the plant more ornamental. It can also save nutrients and water to ensure safe wintering and better growth afterwards.

Precautions for pruning jade trees

It is not recommended to prune the jade tree when the temperature is too high in summer, and it is also best not to prune it when the temperature is too low in winter. Each time the pruning of the jade tree is completed, it should be placed in a well-ventilated and sunny place. In addition, we should also be careful not to let it get wet in the rain or spray water on the leaves, so that the wound can heal as soon as possible to avoid infection. When pruning, we should also pay attention to weather changes and do it during sunny periods.