The pruning time of Sweet osmanthus is usually at seedling stage or growth stage. At this time, because of its vigorous growth, it can also recover quickly after pruning, which is also conducive to plant type control. However, in winter dormancy period can also be properly pruned, reducing the absorption of water and nutrients, so that the second year of growth more lush
When the osmanthus grows to a certain height, we should pick the heart for it in time. Coring is a good way to control the height of plants, and it also helps to promote the growth of lateral buds. The growth of lateral buds can make the plants look more prosperous, and also can make the flowers bloom more intensively.
If Sweet osmanthus grow badly or suffer from diseases and insect pests, it is necessary to prune the weak branches of the diseased branches. Cutting off weak branches can make nutrients concentrate on stronger branches and make them grow better. For disease branches to be found early cut, while centralized treatment, to avoid infection and recurrence of the disease.
Osmanthus grows too luxuriant sometimes is not good. The outer branches and leaves are too dense, resulting in insufficient ventilation and lack of light inside, which is easy to breed bacteria and cause diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to cut properly to ensure the ventilation and light transmission inside and reduce the possibility of its illness.
