Does jasmine need to be pruned in winter?

1. Is pruning necessary?

In winter, it needs to be pruned.

After jasmine has grown for a year, especially after it blooms, there will be many flower branches and old branches, so it needs to be pruned slightly to promote the sprouting of new branches and allow more flowers to bloom next year. If not pruned, too many branches will disperse nutrients, causing nutritional deficiencies. The plant will then be weaker and unable to survive the winter smoothly, so pruning is essential in winter.

2. When to prune

When pruning it in winter, you must choose the right time and not prune it at will, otherwise it will cause damage to the plant. Generally the best time to prune is when it is dormant. Because at this time, the plant is no longer growing and requires less nutrients, so pruning will not affect the plant. Let it get through the winter smoothly.

3. Pruning methods

When pruning, you also need to pay attention to the method. Generally, the remaining flowers are cut off together with the three or four pairs of leaves below, because the germination ability of this position is very strong. Usually by the time the germination season comes, many side branches can grow and there will be more flowers, so it is okay to cut a little more. However, it should be noted that you must be flexible when pruning the length of branches, because some overgrown branches need to be shortened to keep the shape of the plant beautiful. In this way, you can not only control the branches from continuing to grow wildly, but also improve the overall ornamental value. In addition, if the branches are relatively thin, we need to cut off the connection between the side branches and the main trunk when pruning. This will prevent them from consuming too many nutrients of the plant, so that when they sprout next year, they will produce more flower branches and more beautiful flowers.