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Pruning Tips - When to prune and other pruning tips |
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When to prune and other pruning tipsPruning is a vital part of plant and tree care. This task can be confusing so we developed the following guide to help you prune properly.
Three basic tools suffice for most pruning jobs: shears, loppers, and a pruning saw.
Keep them sharp for clean cuts;
disinfect after pruning diseased material.
1. When Do Roses Need To Be Pruned? Prune in winter or early spring when plants are still dormant. Prune plants to maintain symmetrical bushes and to encourage strong new growth. Cut back all previous years growth as much as one-third its length. Remove branches that cross through center and remove plants understock. Also prune weak and dead stems as needed. This will also encourage strong new growth.
The best time to prune crepe myrtles is in February. Prune out twiggy stems and any dead wood. Thin out crossing or crowding branches in the plants center. If tree form, prune lower branches. Prune top to maintain symmetry. Each year after flowering, cut 12 to 18 inches off the tips of branches that have bloomed.
Prune in winter or early spring mostly to shape plants. Cut
back wayward branches and prune out weak unproductive dead stems as needed. Butterfly bushes bloom in summer on new spring growth. They can be pruned in late winter or early spring. By pruning old blooms you will encourage new flowers. Also prune out old dead and unproductive branches.
Hydrangeas fall into two groups. Some you prune in early spring and others after the flowers fade.
Clematis can be put in three categories: Spring-flowering, summer-flowering , and twice-flowering.
The most common fruit trees are apple, peach, pear and cherry.
They can be pruned in winter or early spring. However pruning at this time will prevent plants from producing many blooms. The best time to prune azaleas and rhododendrons is just after their blooming period in spring. If you prune at this time , no additional pruning will be necessary.
Junipers need very minimal pruning. They should be pruned to correct their shape, to accent their form, or to limit their size. This should be done during the juniper's growing stages in mid-summer.
Flowering trees should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Prune as little as possible. Dead branches, branches that cross in the center, and branches that are unproductive should be pruned out. 2003 - 2012
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