When is the best time to transplant osmanthus trees?

In autumn, the sweet-scented osmanthus tree will emit a strong sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance, which gives people a relaxed and happy feeling. Sweet-scented osmanthus can nourish the heart and calm the mind and has very good medicinal value. It can also be made into sweet-scented osmanthus cake, sweet-scented osmanthus wine and other delicacies. Now many people will plant sweet-scented osmanthus trees near their homes, and transplanting can also make it bloom more.

Transplanting time of osmanthus tree

The best time to transplant osmanthus trees is in spring and autumn , because these two time periods are its peak growth seasons, and it can quickly adapt to the new environment. The climate and environment are also suitable and it is not easy to be infected by bacteria, and it will not be frostbitten. This way, the survival rate is higher and it can resume growth faster. The specific time for transplanting is from March to May in spring and from September to October in autumn . The specific time is determined according to the climate and temperature in the area.

Osmanthus tree transplanting method

When transplanting an osmanthus tree, be sure to bring the bulb with you and try to minimize damage to the root system. You can choose to do it on a cloudy day or in the afternoon. It is best to use loose and breathable sandy soil and add a small amount of decomposed fertilizer as base fertilizer.

Usually, a little pruning is done after transplanting to maintain the beauty of the tree shape and reduce nutrient consumption. You can sprinkle some water every day to maintain the air humidity and sprinkle some rooting water when the soil is dry.

Management of Osmanthus fragrans after transplanting

When the osmanthus tree is just transplanted, it should be placed in a cool and ventilated location. After the plant resumes growth, it should be placed outdoors every day for photosynthesis. Avoid direct sunlight in summer. After transplanting, the water demand is not much, just keep the soil moist. The frequency and amount of watering can be increased in summer.

It should be noted that a small amount of water should be added before transplanting to facilitate the removal of the plant. Fertilizer should not be applied when the plant is just planted. Because the plant has not resumed normal growth, it is easy to burn the roots. Diluted nitrogen fertilizer can be used after one month, but the amount of fertilizer needs to be controlled.