How to prune nana lutea hinoki cypress

Spring, when new growth is just emerging. Snip out reverted green shoots at their base with fine pruners. Remove dead sprays cleanly. Avoid shearing — the irregular, mossy texture of the foliage is ornamental and shearing destroys it.

Rarely; inspect annually and remove reversion or dead growth only. Nana Lutea is a very slow-growing dwarf cultivar that naturally stays compact and rarely needs pruning. Remove any dead or discolored sprays and cut out any reverted (plain green) shoots promptly to maintain the golden foliage. Beyond that, leave its neat mounded form alone — unnecessary cutting ruins the shape.

Snip out reverted green shoots at their base with fine pruners. Remove dead sprays cleanly. Avoid shearing — the irregular, mossy texture of the foliage is ornamental and shearing destroys it.