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Hedge of Low Rider holly showing its medium green petite green leaves

Pruning in Early to Mid-Summer (May-July)

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  • By Kim Toscano
  • August 6, 2019
Find out which plants you should prune in early to mid summer

Plants that bloom on old wood (last year’s growth) are pruned after flowering so as not to remove flower buds with a winter pruning. Hedges also require additional shaping in early summer, and fruits need a little training.

Deciduous Shrubs

  • Bigleaf (macrophylla) and oakleaf hydrangeas bloom on old wood. Prune after plants finish blooming. Oakleaf hydrangeas seldom require pruning.
  • Wisteria: cut back long shoots after flowers fade.

Hedges

  • Formal hedges may need shaping after the spring flush of growth. Clip abelia, arborvitae, boxwood, euonymus, holly, juniper, and privet as needed.

Fruits

  • Blueberry: Prune for size as needed after harvest.
  • Blackberry: Trim first-year shoots to chest height mid-summer to encourage branching.
  • Grape: Remove flowers first two seasons as vines establish. Continue to train vine to trellis or arbor.

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Kim Toscano

Kimberly Toscano is a freelance writer, gardening expert and traveler with an eye on design. Kimberly blends her formal training in horticulture and entomology with her passion for design to educate and inspire gardeners.
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