Pruning does less damage to the plant when it goes into a dormant period. Using pruners to cut off broken, dead, weak, or diseased branches of _COMMON_NAME_.
(Check if the branches are dry and brittle. You can determine if a branch is dead by its color. If the branch is dark green, it means it is weak and will die soon; if the branch is brown, then the branch is dead).
Since the plant is evergreen and begins to grow again in the spring, shaping it can help this growing process speed up. You can also prune your plant to the shape that you want it. If the plant’s size is suitable for you, you can cut off new shoots right after they appear on top of the branches. If the lateral branches grow to a longer length again, a second pruning and pinching can be done to facilitate the growth of strong and vigorous branches.
If you want to control the plant size, you need to prune aggressively. The length of each cut needs to exceed the length of the new sprout.
If the leaves turn yellow and diseased during the plant growing, it is necessary to prune the yellowed and aged leaves from the bottom, and cut the parts of the leaves that are infected with the bacteria. This can effectively reduce the infection of bacteria. Try not to trim more than 1/4 of the total number of leaves to avoid affecting plant growth.
After leaves fall around the plants, clean them up and do not pile them near the plants. Fallen leaves rot easily, even breed bacteria and pests.
