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Pruning guide · Climber
Winter jasmine: when and how to prune
Jasminum nudiflorum
Winter jasmine is best pruned in March–April.
| Pruning months | March–April |
|---|---|
| Nesting season (15 March–15 August) | Take care in March–April |
| Flowering | December–March |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Winter jasmine: when to prune it?
Straight after flowering, in March–April.
Winter jasmine: how to prune it?
- It flowers on last year’s twigs: cut the flowered twigs back to a few buds.
- Every year, remove a few old, bare branches at the base, so that young twigs can replace them.
- A neglected, bare plant can be cut back to about 50 cm above the ground after flowering; it will flower less the following year.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March–April.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Pruning in March–April 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.
Caution: Don’t prune after April: the twigs that grow in summer carry the flowers for the following winter.
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Plant profile: Winter jasmine · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.