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A thinning cut is made by removing a branch at its point of origin along the stem or trunk.

Jul 03, When to Prune Evergreen Shrubs In general, prune needle-bearing evergreen shrubs in early spring, toward the end of dormancy and before the emergence of new growth. Pruning the evergreens at this time allows plenty of time for new growth to emerge, as well as plenty of time for these new shoots to harden off before the following winter.

Sep 25, Late spring is an excellent time to prune evergreen shrubs in the landscape. Pruning just after the emergence of the spring growth will provide a basis for helping to shape the plant while retaining the natural look. What equipment will I need? Equipment needed for evergreen shrub pruning will include a pair of hand clippers and maybe loppers.

Prune evergreen shrubs, such as juniper and yew, in late March or early April before new growth begins. Light pruning may also be done in mid-summer. Avoid pruning evergreen shrubs in the fall. Fall pruned evergreens are more susceptible to winter injury. Apr 27, Tips, techniques and tools to consider when pruning your evergreen shrubs this spring.

Pruning evergreens such as junipers, yews, euonymus, and holly this way will show off the natural beauty of the plant forms.

This is Part 2 in a series on pruning ornamental plants. With the onset of spring, gardeners gear up for their annual landscape “make over” by extracting dusty saws and hand pruners from the garage and investing in the season’s first sore stumpcut.barted Reading Time: 6 mins.