Do you need to prune all the branches of jasmine during the winter? Illustrated instructions for pruning

1. Don’t cut it all

In order to allow jasmine to survive the winter more safely, its branches can be pruned before winter. However, it should be noted that pruning should be targeted. You only need to prune the branches that are too long, too dense, or have growth problems such as drying up, blackening, etc. You don't have to prune all of them. Because if all of them are cut off, it will be detrimental to its growth after the spring.

2. Pruning method

1. Cut off branches that are too long: Some branches on the plant will grow very long and exceed the crown width. These branches will consume a lot of nutrients and are not conducive to the plant's wintering. So they should be cut off in time. If the branches of the entire plant are relatively long, you can consider pruning all of its branches.

2. Pruning too dense branches: Some branches grow very densely, which also wastes nutrients. At this time, you can cut off a few roots that are not growing well to help the plant save nutrients.

3. Prune diseased branches: Diseased, dry, and blackened branches should also be pruned away in time. This will prevent them from spreading and infecting healthy branches, thus affecting the plant's wintering.