Pruning time and method of Osmanthus fragrans

Sweet-scented osmanthus tree is very common in our country, every time after the flowering period of sweet-scented osmanthus tree, it will be full of fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus. Sweet-scented osmanthus can also be used to make tea, and the ornamental value of sweet-scented osmanthus trees is also very high, so there are still a lot of people planting sweet-scented osmanthus trees, and pruning is very important when planting sweet-scented osmanthus trees. So when should the sweet-scented osmanthus tree be trimmed? How do you trim it? Let's take a look at the pruning time and methods of sweet-scented osmanthus trees with the editor.

1. Pruning time

When pruning sweet-scented osmanthus trees, we should first pay attention to determining the pruning time of sweet-scented osmanthus trees. The pruning time of sweet-scented osmanthus trees should generally be carried out in early spring every year, because at this time the sweet-scented osmanthus trees are in a dormant period. If it is pruned at this time, the damage to sweet-scented osmanthus trees is relatively small. But also mainly in order to better meet the growing season of sweet-scented osmanthus trees, effectively reduce the impact of pruning on it, so that sweet-scented osmanthus trees can recover faster and better.

2. Trim object

After determining the trimming time, we should pay attention to trimming the object. In pruning, it is mainly to prune some stunted, overgrown and overgrown branches and leaves of Osmanthus fragrans. Cutting off these excess branches and leaves can effectively reduce the nutrient consumption of plants and ensure the uniform distribution of nutrients in sweet-scented osmanthus trees. At the same time, we can prune the side branches of sweet-scented osmanthus trees according to our own habits and preferences, which can not only promote the flowering of sweet-scented osmanthus trees, but also improve their ornamental value. However, we should pay attention to the degree of pruning, not blindly pruning, we should give priority to the growth of sweet-scented osmanthus trees, and take strong pruning and weak pruning as the principle to ensure the balance of plant branch growth.

3. Post-cutting management

After pruning the sweet-scented osmanthus tree, it is necessary to do a good job of management and protection after pruning. Although it is pruned during the dormant period, the growth of sweet-scented osmanthus trees will be affected more or less after pruning, so management must be strengthened. The trimmed wound should be disinfected in time to avoid wound infection. Then control the light, do a good job of watering, so that the plant can reply in time. Only after the growth of the plant has fully recovered can the light be gradually enhanced to promote the plant to grow as soon as possible.

4. Points for attention

Before pruning sweet-scented osmanthus trees, we must first observe good weather changes and never prune them on cloudy and rainy days. Otherwise, the wound of the sweet-scented osmanthus tree is very susceptible to infection after pruning. At the same time, before pruning, we should also do a good job of disinfecting the trimming tools, do not touch water on the trimming tools, and avoid water on the wound after pruning. After pruning, do not fertilize immediately, otherwise sweet-scented osmanthus trees are very prone to fertilizer damage. Fertilizer should be applied one month after pruning, and the fertilizer should be based on a small amount of dilute liquid fertilizer.

The above is a brief introduction to the time and methods of pruning sweet-scented osmanthus trees. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. I hope it can be helpful to everyone.