Pruning Group 10

Evergreen Shrub

Most established evergreens don’t normally need regular pruning and tend to be fairly low maintenance. These evergreen shrubs bloom in summer and late autumn on the previous or current year's growth.

When to prune -

• Evergreens should be pruned back after frost has finished to avoid frost damage on new growth. Mid-spring

What to prune -

• Remove shoots that have flowered to within 1.5-2.5cm (¾-1in) of the previous year's growth

• Dead head flower that have gone over

• Branches that are weak or spindly in order to promote stronger growth in others