How to prune cornelian cherry dogwood

Immediately after flowering (late winter to early spring). Remove crossing or inward-growing stems at the collar. For a tree form, gradually remove lower side branches over several years. For a shrub, thin congested stems from the base. Avoid heavy pruning in summer when fruit is developing.

Annually or every 2 years. Cornelian Cherry Dogwood can be grown as a large shrub or small tree and tolerates pruning well. Prune to shape immediately after flowering in late winter, or carry out light tidying after harvest in autumn. Remove crossing, dead or overcrowded stems to keep good airflow around the developing fruit and prevent fungal problems.

Remove crossing or inward-growing stems at the collar. For a tree form, gradually remove lower side branches over several years. For a shrub, thin congested stems from the base. Avoid heavy pruning in summer when fruit is developing.