Pruning time and method of ground-planted wintersweet

The ornamental value of wintersweet is high after it blooms, so many friends choose to plant it in the ground. When planting wintersweets in the ground, choose a place that is sheltered from the wind and facing the sun. Transplantation time is mostly in winter and spring, and the roots of the seedlings must be covered with soil. Below, the editor will introduce the time and method of pruning ground-planted wintersweets. Let’s take a look.

1. Pruning time of ground-planted wintersweet

1. Pruning after flowering: After ground-planted wintersweets bloom, usually between late winter and early spring, this is the best time to prune.

2. Pruning during the growing season: Pruning of ground-planted wintersweets during the growing season is mainly carried out from March to July. This period is the stage of rapid growth of wintersweets.

3. Pruning before flowering: From August to October, which is the period of flower bud differentiation, ground-planted wintersweets enter the preparation stage before flowering.

2. Pruning methods of ground-planted wintersweet

1. Remove dead branches, diseased and insect-infested branches

First, carefully check the branches of the wintersweet and cut off all the dead, diseased and insect-damaged branches. These branches not only affect the beauty of the wintersweet, but may also become breeding grounds for pests and diseases, posing a threat to the healthy growth of the wintersweet.

2. Shorten branches

Branches that grow too long need to be pruned back. The length of the pruning should be determined according to the overall shape of the wintersweet tree and the strength of the branches. Generally, it is sufficient to retain the bud point under the cut. Shortening can promote the sprouting of new side branches of wintersweet, making the tree shape fuller.

3. Keep new branches

The flower buds of wintersweet are mostly formed on newly sprouted branches, so when pruning, special attention should be paid to retaining the newly sprouted branches of the year. These branches are an important foundation for the wintersweet to bloom next year.

4. Pinching

After the new branches grow 2-3 pairs of leaves, they can be topped. Pinching can inhibit the excessive growth of new branches, promote the sprouting of side branches, and make the shape of the wintersweet tree more symmetrical and beautiful.

5. Trimming and shaping

For ground-planted wintersweets, they can also be pruned and shaped according to their growth habits and ornamental needs. For example, it can be cultivated into bonsai of various shapes, such as single-trunk, slanted-trunk, and multi-trunk, to enhance the ornamental value of wintersweet.

3. Notes

1. Do not remove more than one-third of the total branches and leaves of the plant each time you prune it to avoid growth stress caused by excessive pruning.

2. When pruning branches, the cut should be slightly inclined and about 0.5 cm higher than the bud eye. This will help promote wound healing and prevent water accumulation.

3. Use sharp and sterilized scissors or pruning shears to ensure a clean pruning process and reduce the risk of plants being infected by pests and diseases.

The above is an introduction to the pruning time and methods of ground-planted wintersweets. Pruning is very important during the planting process of ground-planted wintersweets. When choosing the time for pruning, in addition to pruning after flowering, we should also focus on pruning during the dormant period, supplemented by pruning during the growth period.