Pruning guide
How to prune malabar tamarind
Best time
Spring, as growth resumes
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
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Pruning malabar tamarind — FAQ
When should I prune malabar tamarind?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does malabar tamarind need pruning?
As needed. Malabar Tamarind needs little routine pruning. Mainly remove yellowing, damaged or dead leaves at the base with clean scissors, and trim any leggy or overgrown stems in spring if you want a fuller, more compact shape. It is hard to harm by light tidying.
How do you prune malabar tamarind?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.