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fall trimming

12 years ago

I know that Fall is not the time for pruning most things, however with my house on the market, I am wanting to "shape" things up and reduce the size a little on some shrubs. Specifically loropetalum, crepe myrtle (needs thining out), purple smoke bush (has long whips from this season growth), cleyera (leggy end growth). Can I selectively trim now without causing harm to the plants?

Thanks for your advice.

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farmsteward
12 years ago
The only real harm you might do would be if you have a significant amount of new growth after pruning that could be killed back by freezing weather. I'd say go ahead and shape them up.
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