1. Pine tree, natural tree shape

The natural tree shape only makes minor adjustments to the shape of the crown.

2. Norfolk Island pine

The natural tree shape only makes auxiliary adjustments to the shape of the crown, and restricts any branches that are not conducive to its natural shape.

3. Jackfruit

Light pruning: Cut off about 1/5 to 1/4 of the total length of the branch, that is, lightly prune the top part of the branch.

4. Hibiscus mutabilis

Thinning: Remove about 10% of the branches of the entire tree. Strictly control the upper buds of upright and oblique branches. When pruning, the upper buds should be removed to prevent the growth of upright branches.

5. Mango, lychee, longan

Ten to fifteen days after harvesting the fruit, lightly prune the branches that have already flowered by 1/5 to 1/4, that is, lightly cut the top part of the branch, which can stimulate the sprouting of most of the semi-full buds at the bottom.

6. White Magnolia

Retreat pruning: retain a height of 4m-5m above ground to maintain the tree's position within the scenic area.

7. Ficus macrocarpa

Thinning: Cut off about 10% of the branches from the base.

8. Cockscomb Erythrina

Light thinning: Remove about 10% of the branches, first removing weak branches, diseased branches, dead branches, crossing branches, and overly dense branches.

9. Bauhinia

Heavy pruning, cutting off 2/3 to 3/4 of the branches, is a safe way to prune this type of flowering shrub. It is relatively easy to prune, and the flowers will not be damaged no matter where you cut it.

10. Peach blossoms

Ten to fifteen days after the flowering season each year, prune the branches that have already bloomed back to their original length, cutting off two-thirds to three-quarters of the total length of the branches.

11. Lagerstroemia speciosa

Ten to fifteen days after the flowering season each year, severely prune the branches that have already flowered, leaving only 2 to 4 dormant buds at the base of the spring shoots, and cutting off the rest.

12. Yellow Locust

Every year in late May, the tree is pruned back, with the cut end 2 centimeters high, to maintain its beautiful shape and protect it from typhoons.

13. Spider Orchid

Cut the dormant part above the soil layer to promote vigorous germination and reduce pests and diseases.

14. Himalaya

 Prune back the branches, cutting off 3/4 of the flower stalks to control the height. After 3-4 years, prune them back again to regulate growth and prolong their lifespan.

15. Needle palm 

 When the needle palm reaches 1.5-2 meters, cut off the fibrous roots around the base and apply fertilizer to stimulate the growth of the main root.

16. Red Bougainvillea

Prune in spring and summer to cultivate the main branches and select lateral branches. Retain branches that are showing signs of flower bud differentiation and thin them out.

Excessive vegetative growth; avoid overly heavy pruning of pink bougainvillea during spring and summer, as this will significantly reduce the number of flowers.

17. Pittosporum tobira

A typical natural shape fully embodies natural beauty. It should be pruned back within a few years.

18. Osmanthus

Pruning season: Generally after flowering or in early spring when buds sprout, cut off the entire tip of the branch at 2/3 to 3/4 of its length.

19. A String of Red Flowers

Remove the flower buds once a month and apply foliar fertilizer once a month to encourage re-blooming.

20. Peony

From mid-March to early May, remove flower buds and some withered flowers from flowering peonies to reduce nutrient consumption.

21. Red pom-pom

The flowers of the Red Velvet Ball grow singly at the tips of lateral branches. If it is not pruned heavily every 2-3 years, it will be difficult for it to bloom profusely.

22. Fishtail Palm

Fishtail palms are generally best grown to a height of 5 meters. If they exceed 5 meters, old main branches should be pruned, while new buds should be retained at the base.

23. French Holly

Plant hedges; they grow upright and rapidly. Prune weak branches and control the height by cutting them flat as needed.

24. Wild Peony

In spring and summer, pinch off the tips and prune away any overly long branches.

25. Pentasting Flower

During spring and summer, prune or re-prune monthly.

26. Areca palm

It is often used for solitary planting or clump planting, reserving main branches, and pruning small shoots growing from the roots.

27. Michelia champaca

For plants that have entered flowering age, pruning should be minimal, focusing on nurturing and protecting older branches. Pinching can be done when flower buds differentiate.

28. Iris

Cut off the spent flower stalks 10 days after the flowering period.

29. Hard-stemmed Yellow Jasmine

10-15 days after flowering, prune back the branches, cutting off 3/4 of their total length.

30. Rhododendron

It blooms in February and March, and leaves mostly turn yellow after 2-3 years. After flowering, the branches should be pruned to medium to heavy. Strong branches will sprout from the base.

31. Gardenia

In the early stages of flowering, to reduce nutrient consumption and promote vegetative growth, some flower buds should be removed to make the flowers more vibrant and larger.

32. Red Thorn Pineapple

Use natural pruning to remove the old leaves at the bottom and clean the base of the old leaves.

33. Peace Lily

It blooms every March, and the flower branches are cut off from the base after the flowering period.

34. Leek Orchid

Flowering season is from April to June. After the flowering season, cut off the flower stalks as soon as possible to promote root growth.

35. Big Hibiscus

In spring and summer, prune branches that retain flower bud differentiation, cultivate main branches, and select and retain lateral branches.

36. Camellia :

It is necessary to remove the buds appropriately, leaving only 1 to 2 flowers on each small branch. If all the flowers open, it will seriously affect its future growth.

37. Croton

In spring, it is best to prune to 1/4 of the height, and after one year, prune back to 10 cm.

38. Large-flowered pomegranate

Ten to fifteen days after the flowers fall, the leaf buds begin to swell. Before they sprout, the flowering branches should be pruned back to medium or heavy pruning.

39. Red Oleander

 Heavy pruning usually results in the plant rarely flowering in the same year. Moderate to light pruning should be done in early spring, and the plant may flower in autumn.

40. Dogtooth Flower

During dormancy, prune back the branches by 1/3 of their total length to stimulate new growth.

41. Yellow Lantana

The branches are slightly upright. Because the branches are relatively weak, they are usually pruned and the tips are trimmed. When planting hedges, heavy pruning is used to make them flat and beautiful.

42. Purple Lantana

Every 2-3 years, prune back the soil, leaving 5 cm above the soil layer to rejuvenate it.

43. Forsythia

Prune during the hibernation period, leaving 3 cm above the soil layer for concentrated nutrient-producing shoots to grow into strong flowering branches the following year.

44. Firecracker Red

Cut off the flowering branches from the base 10-15 days after the flowering period each year.

45. Firecracker Flower

 Prune away dead and dry branches. Perform a pruning every three years, cutting off branches more than 10 centimeters from the base.

46. ​​Ivy

Adsorption plants prune the branches around the gaps to encourage the growth of lateral shoots to fill the gaps.

47. Quisqualis indica

Prune irregularly. After the flowering season each year, remove dead, old, and diseased branches, and select healthy branches for pruning to encourage early flowering.

48. Gold and Silver

After flowering, select healthy branches and prune them to encourage the growth of lateral branches. Every 2-3 years, cut them off 10 cm from the base.

49. Golden Peanut

In spring and summer, prune overgrown branches, and pinch off the tips of diseased and insect-infested branches, and trim the edges.

50. White Butterfly

For large-scale planting, prune long branches along the edges and promptly remove withered and yellow leaves.

51. Taiwan Grass

The lawn should be mowed to one-third of its height. (Ecological mowing method: After repeatedly shredding the grass with the rotary blades of a modified lawnmower, the grass clippings are scattered on the lawn to increase its fertility.)

52. Murraya paniculata

Each pruning should be 1 cm higher than the previous one. Every spring, prune back 10 cm. After many years of planting, the root system ages, and the main branches weaken, requiring pruning back. Half the length of the hedge.

53. Purple Bougainvillea Ball

Typical manual pruning involves pruning each time the plant is 1 cm taller than the previous pruning. The plant should be shortened by 5 cm per year. (For purple bougainvillea, non-ball-shaped: shorten the main branches around the gap to encourage the growth of lateral shoots to fill the gap.)

54. Huang Rong

Each trimming should be 2 cm higher than the previous one. The length will shrink by 10 cm per year.

55. Fujian Tea  

Each trimming should be 1 cm higher than the previous one, and a 5 cm reduction trimming should be done annually.

56. Golden Leaf

Each pruning should be 1 cm higher than the previous one, resulting in a shrinkage of 8 cm over a year.

57. Red-flowered Loropetalum

Each time you prune, the height should be 2 cm higher than the previous pruning, resulting in a 10 cm shrinkage per year.

58. Golden Partridge Bamboo

In spring and summer, each time you prune the bamboo, the top should be 3 cm shorter than the previous time, and the sides 2 cm shorter.

59. African Jasmine

Each trimming should be 1 cm higher than the previous one, and the length should be reduced back to the size required for the site each year.

60. Variegated Alpinia

After flowering, cut the branches off at the base, and new buds will grow from the base.

61. Coleus

For foliage plants, select healthy branches and use pinching and topping methods.

62. Duckleg

Each time, prune one-third of the branch from the tender bud to stimulate the growth of dormant buds and ensure dense foliage. Prune any overly long branches. Regularly prune the tender buds of the schefflera branches or remove the tips to encourage new growth on the main branches.

63. Pepperwood

Pruning can be done by removing 1/4 of the height using the branch-cutting method. For hedges, prune back the branches annually in the spring.

64. Variegated False Forsythia

Prune every two weeks during spring and summer, each time increasing the height by 2 cm, and shortening by 10 cm annually.

65. Baby's Breath

Prune once a year, cutting off the top 2 cm of soil.

66. Red Mulberry

Prune heavily during hibernation, cutting off all roots up to 10 cm above the root.

67. Red-backed laurel

It tolerates pruning and is suitable for potted plants. When planting in large areas, prune any overgrown branches.

68. Seven-Colored Hibiscus

Suitable for shaping, trim 3 cm each time, and trim back once a year.

69. Red Iron

For foliage plants, prune moderately once a year, cutting back to ¼ of the height of the branches.

70. Milan

Suitable for hedges and bonsai, each cut is 2 cm high, and the plant should be pruned back every three years.

71. Yellow Oleander

The hedges were planted using a heavy pruning method, cutting off more than 20% of their height.

72. Large-leaved red grass

Red grass is mainly planted as a hedge, and it should be pruned in a regular manner, with neat lines and uniform height.

73. Golden Vein Acanthus Bed

Pruning should be moderate, removing about 1/3 of the branches. In summer, excessively long branches should be pruned periodically using the method of selective cutting.

74. Nanyang Forest

Prune in spring and summer. Each pruning should retain new leaves, resulting in a 15 cm reduction in length per year.

75. Hawthorn

When planting hedges, the pruning should ensure neat lines and uniform height. During dormancy, dead and dry branches should be removed.

76. Octagonal Gold Plate

It is evergreen all year round, suitable for single planting, and does not require frequent pruning. Just trim the dead and diseased leaves.

77. Cold Water Flower

For bonsai cultivation, especially on a large scale, use pruning techniques, cutting off 3/4 of the bonsai each year.

78. Duck Tongue Grass

During hibernation, prune back the vines as needed, depending on the available space.

79. June Snow

When pruning Serissa japonica, firstly, old branches should be cut flat from the budding point, without leaving any stubs. 

80. Lingxiao

When using trumpet vine as a hedge, each trimming should be 1 cm higher than the previous one, and it should be trimmed back once a year.

81. Wisteria

Remove fallen leaves and dead branches to ensure even distribution of branches on the trellis. Prune old vines to encourage new vines to grow stronger.

82. Water iris

Aquatic plants bloom in February each year, but the flowering period is short. After the flowering period, the flower branches should be cut off from the base in time.