Well my bush is beautiful but there is branches jutting out one the path I would like to cut them of but do not want to hurt it in any way
I understand your hesitation. Here is an article that offers hope - and advice. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/03/garden/03qna.html
Can Daphne tolerate wind
They can, usually, tolerate a good amount of wind, as long as it isn't too cold. This article will give you more information about growing these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/daphne-plant-types.htm
My Daphney always has lots of flowers this year is no exception, but the leaves are falling off, and now the flowers are going a blackish colour.
Inspect the plant for pests. Neem Oil can be used to treat most pest issues.
Make sure the soil is well drained. Daphne hate to have soggy soil and can die of root rot very quickly.
If weather was very cold it can cause the roots to become susceptible to fungal root rot.
There are some 10 different viruses that can effect the Daphne plant. Use clean tools to prune any damaged plant material away.
If it is just a few branches, try applying a systemic fungicide.
If the entire plant is infected there is little that can be done.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/pruning-winter-daphne.htm
Friends who were moving gave me a fairly mature Daphne mezereum last summer (it's about 3' high) and not surprisingly, it dropped its leaves a couple of weeks after I planted it though I planted it in ideal conditions immediately and sprayed it to help avoid dessication. It is now June and it still has not shown any signs of leafing out again, though the twigs are all quite flexible and when I snip off a bit there is green wood inside. Any ideas on how I might shock it into putting out leaves?! I live in a semi-desert region in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada.
Daphne do not like to be transplanted and can actually die off quickly.
It may not survive, even though you gave it a good home.
These links have more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/daphne-plant-types.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/pruning-winter-daphne.htm
I accidentally broke branches on my daphne by dragging a hose over them. Four branches broke off stripping a bark wound on the stem. It is September and I want to be sure the plant survives the winter with this wound. What can I do? Thanks!!
You can try to repair, but also remember that Daphne will regrow and fill in.
These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/pruning-winter-daphne.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/grafting/reattaching-broken-stems.htm
When cutting some broken branches I caused a bark wound on the stem of my daphne. How do I be sure that the plant survives the winter. How do I protect the exposed stem? Thanks!!
This will, usually, heal its self with no issue. If you still would like to be sure, then this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/grafting/reattaching-broken-stems.htm
If it does not survive, then you can always resort to restorative pruning. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/pruning-winter-daphne.htm
I have a daphne odora in a large pot on my apartment patio. Has done well during a warm and lovely summer. Any special care or protection needed during winter months? When to fertilize?
It appears that this will be hardy in all parts of your state, so no special care is required. Here is a link to more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/care-for-winter-daphne.htm