How to prune osmanthus to make it bloom more and how to prune it to prevent it from growing taller

1. Cut off dense branches

It branches out very quickly, with large branches mostly surrounding small branches, and growing quite densely. Therefore, if you want it to not grow taller and bloom more, you should cut off the dense branches in time. Some branches are very small, and leaving them behind will only consume nutrients and have no effect. After pruning, the branches will not be too dense, which is more conducive to ventilation and light transmission, and promotes growth.

2. Cut off overlapping shoots

If you want it to bloom more, you need to prune it more often. A main branch will grow new branches at different times, which will not only affect the overall shape of the plant, but also compete with side branches for nutrients. Therefore, they must be pruned off in time. Cut off any overlapping branches and young shoots from the main trunk.

3. Cut off the horizontal branches

There will be many horizontal branches inside it, which will not only absorb a large amount of nutrients, but also affect ventilation and light transmission. It is recommended to cut them all off, otherwise they will grow in a crisscross pattern inside, which will affect the later growth and flowering.

4. Cut off parallel branches

Parallel branches do not mean a balanced tree, but two parallel branches growing at a close position on the trunk. In fact, it is enough to keep one branch, and the other branches should be cut off. This will make the overall look more reasonable. After pruning, a lot of nutrients can be saved, which can promote better growth of other branches and is also conducive to later flowering.

5. Trim the top

Trimming the top is mainly to control its height. Cut off the branches with smaller spacing at the top, otherwise they will affect the plant's ability to see light when they grow up, which will be detrimental to flowering. If the height of the plant can be controlled, it will improve its ornamental value and prevent it from growing too tall.