How to prune flowering shrubs?

The pruning time of flowering shrubs depends on the time of flowering and the place where flower buds are planted.

(1) Early spring flowering shrubs, such as Forsythia suspensa, Yingchun, Plum Blossom, Begonia, Lilac, Peach Blossom and Bauhinia. Flower buds were formed in the previous year and grew on the branches of the previous year, so they should be lightly cut after flowering, only the branches of 1/5 should be cut.

(2) Summer and autumn flowering shrubs, such as hibiscus, Lagerstroemia indica, rose, pearl plum, rose, four seasons brocade belt, etc. , should be cut again in the winter dormancy period, can cut off 2/3 of the branches.

(3) Shrubs with ornamental flowers and fruits, such as precious wood, water chestnut and sorbus. , can be lightly cut in winter dormancy period, and only the branches of 1/5 ~ 1/4 can be cut off.

(4) Perennial flowering shrubs, such as begonia and bauhinia. Protect and cultivate old branches, and cut off dead branches, diseased branches and weak branches that are too dense.

(5) The species of flowers, branches and leaves, such as red rosewood and Tang Di, should be re-cut in the first season or early spring, and then lightly cut. Make it grow many branches and leaves.