Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist.
Jun 29, Selective pruning to remove a stray or damaged branch can be performed any time of year on Boxwood. Shearing plants to form shapes or hedges can be performed almostany time of year. However, to avoid damaging new growth that typically emerges after pruning, cease pruning two months prior to the average first frost date in your stumpdrop.clubg: Keene TX.
Jan 25, As always, Grumpy has the answer. Boxwoods can be pruned any time but late summer and early fall.
Gardening tips: Do you live in an area prone to high heat?
This is because pruning then will spur new growth that won't harden off in time for winter and be killed by the cold. Severe late summer pruning followed by a Author: Steve Bender. If your boxwood needs a serious rejuvenation and you are planning to prune it to the ground, do it in late winter or early spring.
Boxwoods pruned in this manner may take a few years to recover. Still, it might be necessary in cases where your shrub has been severely Missing: Keene TX. Jun 29, Trim as needed in the spring and summer. Fall is the best time for planting and mulching, and winter is the perfect time for pruning, thinning and winter protection, according to the boxwood association.
Pro tip: Pruning in the cooler months can harm new shoots, and cutting too much at once can trigger excessive growth, according to Garden stumpdrop.clubg: Keene TX. Oct 25, Boxwoods are grown mainly for their green foliage and not the seasonal flowers.
Before you rush out with a random set of shears and ideas about how to prune, there are some things you should know.
Further, timing the pruning in accordance with the seasonal bloom may lead to overgrown shrubs. Try to prune heavily before the growing season begins, usually before spring.
During the growth period, prune regularly but stumpdrop.clubg: Keene TX.