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Pruning guide · Climber
Star jasmine: when and how to prune
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star jasmine is best pruned in April and August–September.
| Pruning months | April and August–September |
|---|---|
| Nesting season (15 March–15 August) | Take care in April and August |
| Flowering | June–August |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Star jasmine: when to prune it?
Lightly after flowering (August–September) or in April.
What else to prune in those months? April · August · September
Star jasmine: how to prune it?
- Little needed: cut back overlong and frost-damaged stems and train the new ones along the support.
- To keep it compact, shorten protruding shoots to a side shoot after flowering.
- In April, remove dead and frost-damaged branches as soon as you can see where it is reshooting.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: April and August–September. You don’t have to prune in every one.
- Grows best when left alone. Only remove dead, diseased or awkward branches.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Pruning in April and August can fall in the nesting season (15 March–15 August). Check carefully for nesting birds first: disturbing an active nest is against the law.
- Prunings can go on a dead hedge or brash pile in a corner of the garden: shelter for hedgehogs, wrens and insects.
Common mistakes
- Clipping without first checking for nesting birds.
- Pruning too much: it grows best when left alone.
Caution: Don’t prune hard in late summer: young shoots that grow after that are vulnerable to frost.
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Plant profile: Star jasmine · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.