How to prune mahonia charity

Immediately after flowering ends in spring (April–May). Use loppers to cut one-third of the oldest, tallest stems to 30–60 cm from the base each year. Trim any remaining overlong stems back to a strong sideshoot. Neglected plants can be cut to a 30–60 cm framework in one season.

Annually (renewal pruning one-third of stems each year). Yes, prune after flowering to keep 'Charity' from becoming a leggy, top-heavy column. Remove one in three of the oldest canes annually, cutting back to 60 cm or lower from the ground. This renewal approach maintains flowering wood and an attractive, multi-stemmed shape without sacrificing the following year's blooms.

Use loppers to cut one-third of the oldest, tallest stems to 30–60 cm from the base each year. Trim any remaining overlong stems back to a strong sideshoot. Neglected plants can be cut to a 30–60 cm framework in one season.