How to prune jade trees to make them look good (pruning time and method)

When to prune jade trees

Pruning of jade trees can be done during their growth period, or in late autumn and early spring. Late autumn pruning is very beneficial for their wintering, while early spring pruning can promote the germination and growth of new branches and leaves. After pruning, the branches can also be used for cuttings, and they can generally grow roots in three weeks.

How to prune branches and leaves of Jade Tree

In winter, the jade tree not only needs to be pruned and shaped, but also needs to be combed. Some branches and leaves that are not good for shaping should be cut off to prevent those diseased branches and leaves from infecting other branches and leaves of the plant. The densely growing branches and leaves should be properly combed to enhance ventilation.

In addition, when the jade plant is in its dormant period in winter, it can be pruned short, leaving branches of 10-25 cm. Pay attention to the length of the branches so that it can grow better and more beautiful.

Jade tree pruning makes it grow faster

Jade plant grows relatively fast. During the two growing seasons of spring and autumn, you can cut off the excess branches and leaves and the branches and leaves that do not bloom, and then properly prune the roots to make the jade plant grow faster.

Jade tree pruning and flowering

Spring is the period when jade plants grow vigorously. In order to avoid excessive loss of nutrients, you can cut off the dense weak branches, diseased branches, and branches that affect growth, which will help it bloom.

Precautions for pruning jade trees

The care and pruning of jade trees mainly take place after three years of their growth, and is more suitable for adult jade trees, because at that time the branches of the jade trees have been fixed, and the extra branches are also relatively messy. In this case, the pruned jade trees can have a good posture.