How to prune arabian jasmine

After each flowering flush, typically spring through summer. Pinch or cut back flowered shoot tips by one-quarter to one-third, just above a leaf node. Remove any dead, weak, or crossing stems. For container plants, a light annual thinning of congested stems in late winter helps maintain vigour.

As needed after each flowering flush. Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is a compact, repeat-flowering shrubby climber that responds well to light pruning after each bloom cycle. Trim back flowered stems by one-quarter to one-third to encourage new growth and further flowering. Remove dead wood and thin congested growth as needed. Grown as a houseplant, pinch tips to keep bushy.

Pinch or cut back flowered shoot tips by one-quarter to one-third, just above a leaf node. Remove any dead, weak, or crossing stems. For container plants, a light annual thinning of congested stems in late winter helps maintain vigour.