When to prune wintersweet

1. After the flowers have faded

Pruning can be done once after the flowers have faded, mainly to remove the withered flowers, as well as some diseased and insect-infested branches, overly long branches, and those with weaker growth. This will increase light transmittance and promote ventilation. This pruning can be light or heavy, and it will be able to recover.

2. Spring

Pruning in early spring is mainly for bonsai. Large-scale pruning can be done in March and April to improve the ornamental value and make the trunk thicker. Generally, the thicker branches will be cut off close to the trunk, and when small branches grow out, a few can be left according to their shape. Later in the growth period, you can do small pruning, gradually cutting it close to the roots.

3. Summer

It can be done once in the summer, mainly to shorten the overgrown branches, which can control the nutritional growth, reduce the consumption of excess nutrients, and ensure later flowering, increase quantity and improve quality.

4. Winter

Winter pruning is mainly for shaping. To maintain the overall shape, you can cut off diseased and insect-infested branches and dense branches. Be careful not to cut too much and need to cut lightly.