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Pruning Winter Flowering Shrubs
Deciduous shrubs that flower winter or early spring on the previous years growth. These shrubs should be pruned straight after flowering.
When to prune -
After flowering (in winter or spring)
What to prune -
branches are diseased, damaged or dead (the three Ds).
branches are congested or crossing each other.
branches are growing in unwanted directions (e.g. in toward the centre of the plant)
branches that are weak or spindly in order to promote stronger growth in others
Prune older woody branches (over 2 years old) to encourage new growth