Looking After Your Winter Bonsai Jasmine Tree
This tree is especially popular as it flowers in the middle of winter thus brightening up any dull garden which has been left bare and cold from the snowy months. It will usually give off a yellow bloom which sometimes starts in autumn and can last until the late winter.
Because the Winter Jasmine tree is suited to the cold climate it can be left outside during the cold seasons because it is adapted this this climate and so it does not have to protect itself from the frost unless the temperature drops to really severe levels. Also during the summer months not much protection is needed either and it can usually be left outside in the direct sun.
When buying a young version of the tree it might appear quite fragile, however as it matures the branches thicken out and the tree becomes much stronger and more durable so do not worry if the tree appears too weak in its youth.
This tree should be pruned immediately after it's flowering has occurred, so this would be best done during the early spring. You should fertilize the plant during the peak of summer which will be a little bit after you've potted your plant during the early spring. You should also pinch off any new growths when a couple of leaves are present because when you do this it will encourage the tree to flower properly. Also, if you prune during this period, which is after winter months and just before the growing season, the tree will heal itself much more quickly.
If you're looking to buy this tree then its proper Latin name is "Jasminum Nudiflorum" and it can be found in most gardening stores due to its popularity. It also goes by the name of "Winter Jasmine" and is originally from China. It's popular there and sometimes people like to grow it as a miniature bonsai. Styling the tree is usually done using the informal upright approach however many other styles can also be attempted. The one major pest you should look for is the vine weevil so check the compost when you are applying it during the spring time. Also check for aphids with your naked eye; these creatures will usually be found when ants are moving up and down your tree.
Because the Winter Jasmine tree is suited to the cold climate it can be left outside during the cold seasons because it is adapted this this climate and so it does not have to protect itself from the frost unless the temperature drops to really severe levels. Also during the summer months not much protection is needed either and it can usually be left outside in the direct sun.
When buying a young version of the tree it might appear quite fragile, however as it matures the branches thicken out and the tree becomes much stronger and more durable so do not worry if the tree appears too weak in its youth.
This tree should be pruned immediately after it's flowering has occurred, so this would be best done during the early spring. You should fertilize the plant during the peak of summer which will be a little bit after you've potted your plant during the early spring. You should also pinch off any new growths when a couple of leaves are present because when you do this it will encourage the tree to flower properly. Also, if you prune during this period, which is after winter months and just before the growing season, the tree will heal itself much more quickly.
If you're looking to buy this tree then its proper Latin name is "Jasminum Nudiflorum" and it can be found in most gardening stores due to its popularity. It also goes by the name of "Winter Jasmine" and is originally from China. It's popular there and sometimes people like to grow it as a miniature bonsai. Styling the tree is usually done using the informal upright approach however many other styles can also be attempted. The one major pest you should look for is the vine weevil so check the compost when you are applying it during the spring time. Also check for aphids with your naked eye; these creatures will usually be found when ants are moving up and down your tree.