Photo by:
William Cullina
What to Cut — And When: Certain plants benefit from more regular pruning, while others need time to regenerate between cuts. This guide summarizes the timing that’s best for different varieties.
Cut Back Every 4 to 7 years:
◗ Acer
◗ Aesculus
◗ Cercis (to produce more flowers)
◗ Chionanthus
◗ Daphne
◗ Ilex (evergreen)
◗ Magnolia
◗ Rhododendron
◗ Sorbus
