How to trim Osmanthus fragrans

When to prune Osmanthus fragrans

It is more appropriate to prune Osmanthus fragrans after the Mid-Autumn Festival. In summer and autumn, the overgrown branches should be cut off, leaving the strong spring branches. In spring, the thin branches, dense branches, diseased and insect-infested branches should be pruned.

Osmanthus fragrans usually only has large seedlings, which are moderately pruned to effectively control the crown and promote the development of medium-short and strong branches. At the same time, the buds on the lower part of the trunk should be wiped off to promote the growth of the upper part.

Tips for pruning Osmanthus fragrans

The pruning of Osmanthus fragrans only requires appropriate thinning of the overly dense outer branches, mainly focusing on thinning branches to improve the ventilation and light conditions of the plant.

Faster growth after pruning: When pruning Osmanthus fragrans, appropriate short pruning and thinning should be carried out, and then strengthened management should be carried out to encourage it to sprout new roots so that it can grow faster.

Pruning and flowering: Osmanthus fragrans is usually thinned out to remove diseased and dead branches in time, which makes the main and side branches of the whole shape clear and is conducive to flowering.

Precautions for pruning Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans grows vigorously. Except for diseased and insect-infested branches, overgrown branches, crossed branches, and parallel branches, it does not need to be pruned frequently.