How to prune blue princess holly

Early spring before new growth, or immediately after flowering/berry set in spring — not in late summer/fall, which removes berry-bearing wood. Use bypass loppers and pruners to remove crossing, crowded, or overly long stems back to a healthy lateral or bud. Thin the canopy interior to improve air circulation. Avoid heavy renovation pruning, which may reduce berry production for a season.

Annually; light thinning as needed to maintain size and berry display. Blue Princess Holly is a vigorous broadleaf evergreen shrub grown for its profuse red berries. It benefits from annual pruning to control size, improve air circulation, and maintain an attractive shape. Prune lightly to avoid losing too many berry-bearing stems — flowers are borne on new growth from the current season's stems.

Use bypass loppers and pruners to remove crossing, crowded, or overly long stems back to a healthy lateral or bud. Thin the canopy interior to improve air circulation. Avoid heavy renovation pruning, which may reduce berry production for a season.