How to prune ceanothus 'concha'

Immediately after flowering, late May to early June. Shorten this season's flowered shoots by up to one-third, staying within the green, leafy portion of stems. Remove dead or diseased wood back to live tissue. The shrub's naturally rounded form means shaping requirements are minimal if planted in a suitable-sized space.

Annually after flowering; otherwise as little as possible. Yes, prune lightly after flowering. 'Concha' produces dense arching growth and indigo-blue flowers in April–May. Like all evergreen Ceanothus, it will not regenerate from old bare wood. Restrict pruning to light shaping of green growth immediately after bloom; hard cutting risks permanent die-back or loss of the plant.

Shorten this season's flowered shoots by up to one-third, staying within the green, leafy portion of stems. Remove dead or diseased wood back to live tissue. The shrub's naturally rounded form means shaping requirements are minimal if planted in a suitable-sized space.