Pruning and dwarfing methods of Osmanthus fragrans

Dwarfing of seedlings

When dwarfing Osmanthus fragrans, you can start from the seedlings. During the growth period of the seedling, the height of the trunk must be greatly reduced. First, a height must be designed. This height is the height that the Osmanthus fragrans bonsai will grow to in the future, and then the trunk can be fixed.

When the seedlings of Osmanthus fragrans grow to about 20 cm, start pruning. At this time, first pinch off the top of the seedling to make it branch. The seedlings continue to grow, and when they are about 30 cm long and the tender branches begin to become lignified, they can be cut back.

Dwarfing of seedlings

For Osmanthus fragrans, which has a relatively long growth period, generally referring to saplings that are 3 to 4 years old, they can be cut back. At this time, the seedlings have grown to a certain height. If you want to dwarf them, you can shrink them appropriately.

Before the branches and leaves sprout, they can be pruned to the base of the predetermined height. After shrinking, Osmanthus fragrans will still grow many new buds. At this time, you can thin out the buds. Follow the principles of keeping the sparse and removing the dense, keeping the outside and removing the inside, keeping the strong and removing the weak, to reduce nutrient consumption.

After that, when growing Osmanthus fragrans, in order to maintain its good and appropriate height, you can prune it every 1 to 2 years. This can prevent the Osmanthus fragrans from growing excessively and keep it short and strong.