It is best pruned every spring, especially around May, when the temperature is stable and growing. And most of the buds have sprouted, can be restored as soon as possible after pruning, will grow more quickly.
When pruning, the diseased branches should be cut off first, because the remaining diseased branches will consume nutrients, and will continue to spread pathogens, which is not good for plant growth. But also to cut off random branches, refers to the growth of too long, or cross the growth of inverted long shoots, they will seriously affect the viewing, affect the aesthetic feeling. After pruning the branches, we should also cut off the leaves which are too dense, so that they are not only dense and rank, but also more conducive to the internal ventilation, and the leaves will be more green.
If you want to make a shape, you can use brown rope to tie it. According to the way you want to tie it up, its branches are very soft, and its roots are thick and long, so it's easy to play with the shape. It's easier to trim and maintain the shape well. Usually, you only need to cut off the yellow leaves. You only need to trim once a year.
