How to prune coloratus euonymus

Late winter to early spring, before new growth begins. Use sharp hand pruners, not hedge trimmers, to cut stems back to a healthy outward-facing bud. Work branch by branch and remove up to one-third of the oldest or most wayward stems; tip-prune the rest to encourage dense, compact growth.

Annually. Coloratus Euonymus is a vigorous groundcover climber that benefits from annual pruning to control spread and maintain tidy shape. Without it, the plant readily escapes its bounds. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, removing up to one-third of growth and cutting back any stems to a healthy outward-facing bud.

Use sharp hand pruners, not hedge trimmers, to cut stems back to a healthy outward-facing bud. Work branch by branch and remove up to one-third of the oldest or most wayward stems; tip-prune the rest to encourage dense, compact growth.