Pruning guide
How to prune columnar douglas fir
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning columnar douglas fir — FAQ
When should I prune columnar douglas fir?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does columnar douglas fir need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune columnar douglas fir mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune columnar douglas fir?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.