skip to main content

pruning question

13 years ago

I have six brugs that I soon will be carrying into my cellar for the winter. .I have never pruned them so they are pretty tall and they range in age from 3 to 8 years.I would appreciate any advice on how to prune them, especially how low I can prune them. Also would I be able to transplant them into larger pots after I pruned them or would that be too hard on the plants?

Annie

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (2)

chena
13 years ago
Hey!! WELCOME!!!
I would not re pot them till Spring if you plan on letting them go dormant.. If you cut them back leave at least 6 leaf nodes on each branch..That way you have a good start at blooms for the next yr..

Kylie
annie_nh
Original Author
13 years ago
Oops I already re potted one but I will hold off on the others. Thanks for the pruning advice.
Annie
Related Professionals
Wixom Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Brentwood Landscape Contractors · East Chicago Landscape Contractors · Englewood Landscape Contractors · Forest Hills Landscape Contractors · Mequon Landscape Contractors · Northbridge Landscape Contractors · Peachtree City Landscape Contractors · West Haverstraw Landscape Contractors · Framingham Siding & Exteriors · Honolulu Siding & Exteriors · Waterford Siding & Exteriors · Omaha Roofing & Gutters · Parker Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures · Pataskala Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures

Related Stories

GARDENING GUIDES How to Prune Your Flowering Shrubs for the Best Blooms

By Noelle Johnson Landscape Consulting

Less is often more when it comes to properly pruning flowering shrubs. Here’s what to do and why

WINTER GARDENING Pruning Secrets for Exquisite Roses

By Annie Thornton

Encourage gorgeous blooms year after year with this time-tested advice on how to prune your rosebush in winter for health and shape

FEEL-GOOD HOME The Question That Can Make You Love Your Home More

By Laura Gaskill

Change your relationship with your house for the better by focusing on the answer to something designers often ask

EDIBLE GARDENS How to Grow Your Own Peaches and Nectarines

By Marianne Lipanovich

Make gardening a little sweeter with these juicy fruits, which you can eat after plucking or preserve for later

GARDENING GUIDES Designing With Conifers: Find the Perfect Fit for Your Landscape

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

Conifers range from fairy-garden size to 70 feet tall. Here’s how to decifer the plant tag for the perfect long-term fit in your garden

CONTAINER GARDENS Container Garden Basics: How and When to Water Potted Plants

Confused about soil moisture, the best time to water and what watering device to use? This guide can help

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING 9 Whimsical Touches to Wake Up the Garden

By Becky Harris

If the August heat is wilting your enthusiasm, try these playful ideas to jump-start your gardening moxie

GARDENING GUIDES How to Avoid Overcrowded, Overpruned Shrubs

By Noelle Johnson Landscape Consulting

Go for a more natural look that’s easier and less expensive to maintain by giving your plants the right amount of growing room

FARM YOUR YARD If You Have Room for Only One Fruit Tree ...

Juice up a small garden with one of these easier-care or worth-the-effort fruit trees for a mild climate

TREES 11 Japanese Maples for Breathtaking Color and Form

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

With such a wide range to choose from, there’s a beautiful Japanese maple to suit almost any setting

Sponsored

More Discussions

Putting newly rooted Brugmansia in dormancy in January?

9