Houzz January 29, 2021
Lifestyle
Pruning is a vital part of keeping the trees and shrubs in your landscape healthy and attractive.
But when is the right time to do it? We’re here to answer that question for a whole range of
popular garden plants. From roses, fruit trees and hydrangeas to deciduous and flowering trees,
we’ll tell you when’s the best time of year for pruning, whether you do it yourself or hire a professional.
Before you head outdoors and start cutting away at the shrubs and trees in your garden or
consider forgoing pruning, here’s why pruning is important.
In general, when to prune your plants comes down to whether your plants bloom on old or new growth.
Most roses in the garden are modern roses, which include hybrid teas, floribundas and
newer shrub roses. They produce flowers on new growth formed in the same year.
These roses should be pruned when they are dormant, just before the leaf buds begin to swell.
In mild-winter climates, prune in mid- to late-winter, while colder zones should prune in spring
after the threat of frost has passed.
Hydrangeas that bloom on new growth should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
Read more about when and how to prune hydrangeas
Lilac shrubs bloom in spring and early summer and should be pruned after the blooms have faded.
Generally, shrubs that bloom in early spring to early summer flower
Plants with evergreen foliage, such as yew, are best pruned in early spring, while still dormant.
Pruning when trees are stripped of their leaves allows you to see their branch structure more
Fruit trees like apple, cherry, peach and plum should be pruned in late winter,
As with other deciduous trees, pruning in winter allows you to clearly see where to prune,
How to Prune Your Fruit Trees in Winter
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