How to prune golden currant

Late winter or immediately after flowering (spring). Every 2–3 years, cut one-third of the oldest, thickest stems to the base to encourage new canes from the root zone. Remove dead or crossing wood annually. Avoid heavy shearing, which removes the flowering wood.

Every 2–3 years for renewal; light tidy annually. Golden currant fruits best on young wood, so periodic renewal pruning maintains productivity. It tolerates moderate neglect but benefits from removing the oldest canes every few years to encourage fresh shoots. As a flowering and fruiting shrub it also responds well to a light tidy after flowering.

Every 2–3 years, cut one-third of the oldest, thickest stems to the base to encourage new canes from the root zone. Remove dead or crossing wood annually. Avoid heavy shearing, which removes the flowering wood.