Methods and Key Technical Points for Pruning and Shaping Flowers and Trees

Flowering plants that bloom in spring, such as plum blossom (Prunus mume) and wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox), are suitable for pruning in spring when the flowers fade, to encourage budding. While those that bloom in summer, such as roses, wolfberry (Lycium) and so on, are suitable for pruning in winter after the leaves fall, which benefits their growth. Precious flowers and trees such as camellia (Camellia japonica) and banana shrub (Michelia figo) are suitable for cutting away some overly dense branches or the diseased and pest-damaged parts when the leaves fall.