When is the best time to prune boxwood?

Boxwood pruning effect

The apex of the boxwood tree is very dominant and new buds will sprout quickly. The branching ability of potted boxwood is relatively weak. Timely pruning can cultivate a strong trunk and full side branches, making the tree satisfactory, symmetrical, compact and strong, and improving its overall ornamental value.

Boxwood pruning time

Boxwood is suitable for both winter and summer pruning. Ordinary shaping and pruning are mostly carried out during the summer and autumn tree growing seasons. Generally, pruning is done twice a year, mainly during the growing season and dormant period.

Boxwood pruning method

Boxwood grows fast and sprouts very quickly. Generally, you can pinch the top of the branches after the new shoots appear to prevent them from growing too long. During its growth process, you need to frequently cut off unsightly branches, and also trim off overgrown branches, overlapping branches, dead branches and diseased branches. In addition, you should also remove the fruits in time to reduce nutrient consumption.

When shaping boxwood, its main trunk should be cut off to help it sprout more new branches. Then, the branches can be tied according to your preferences and plant shape. In spring, you can use palm silk to tie it, or you can do rough tying and fine cutting, or process it into a natural tree shape.

Boxwood pruning precautions

When planting or repotting boxwood, the roots need to be pruned and bad, insect-infested, and cracked roots need to be cut off. Boxwood is very resistant to pruning, and its branches can easily sprout side branches after pruning. It can be pruned multiple times according to landscape needs to create a beautiful shape.