How to prune night-blooming jasmine

After the main flowering season (late summer to early autumn) or in early spring before new growth; avoid removing more than one-third outside these windows. Cut stems back, making cuts just above a leaf node to trigger branching. Pinch stem tips on young growth to promote bushiness. Remove dead or crossing branches entirely. A hard cut in early spring keeps the plant to a manageable size.

Two to three times a year: a shaping cut after each major flush, and a harder spring cut if size control is needed. Night-blooming Jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) is a fast-growing, rangy shrub that needs regular pruning to stay manageable and to keep the fragrant flowers at a reachable height. Pruning also prevents the dense foliage from becoming a disease trap. Cut back after each flowering cycle, pinching stem tips to encourage bushy rather than tall, lanky growth.

Cut stems back, making cuts just above a leaf node to trigger branching. Pinch stem tips on young growth to promote bushiness. Remove dead or crossing branches entirely. A hard cut in early spring keeps the plant to a manageable size.