Pruning guide
How to prune fortune plum yew
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 fortune plum yew — FAQ
When should I prune fortune plum yew?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does fortune plum yew need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune fortune plum yew 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 fortune plum yew?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.