Will the sweet-scented osmanthus tree die if its trunk is sawed off?

1. You won’t die

Even if the trunk of an osmanthus tree is cut off, it will not die. Because its taproot is not affected, it can continue to absorb nutrients from the soil. So after a period of maintenance, new buds will grow from the sawed-off parts, and after another period of time, it will grow into a big tree full of osmanthus flowers.

2. How to maintain after sawing

1. Keep warm: After sawing down the osmanthus tree, be sure to maintain the surrounding temperature at around 20℃. Because this temperature is more conducive to the growth of new buds.

2. Disinfection: After sawing it, it needs to be disinfected again. Apply a layer of wood ash or other disinfectants on the saw cut to prevent it from being infected by bacteria and becoming diseased.

3. Provide water at the right time: Before new shoots emerge, you need to control the water slightly to prevent its roots from being waterlogged. But after it grows new shoots, you can gradually increase the amount of watering, which can help its new shoots grow better.

4. Apply a little fertilizer: After being sawed off, its growth ability will be reduced. Because without leaves, it cannot synthesize nutrients on its own. So when it grows new shoots, you should apply a little thin fertilizer to help it grow.