How to prune nandina firepower

Early spring before new growth begins. Cut any dead or burned canes to ground level with clean loppers. Remove 1–2 of the oldest canes at the base annually if the plant becomes dense. Do not shear or top the plant — this ruins the naturally layered foliage and the striking winter color display.

Once a year; minimal intervention — only dead-cane removal most seasons. Nandina Firepower is a very compact dwarf nandina prized for brilliant red-orange winter foliage. It rarely needs pruning and holds a naturally tidy mounded form. Simply remove any dead or winter-damaged stems each spring. Occasional removal of the oldest canes at the base every year or two keeps growth fresh without altering its character.

Cut any dead or burned canes to ground level with clean loppers. Remove 1–2 of the oldest canes at the base annually if the plant becomes dense. Do not shear or top the plant — this ruins the naturally layered foliage and the striking winter color display.