How to prune nandina obsessed

Early spring before new growth begins. Cut dead canes to ground level with clean loppers. Selectively remove 1–3 oldest canes at the base to stimulate new colorful shoots. For size control, tip-prune individual stems back to a node rather than shearing across the top.

Once a year; light cane thinning as needed. Nandina Obsessed ('Seika') is a compact, sterile, repeat-foliage-color selection of heavenly bamboo. Like other dwarf nandinas it needs minimal pruning. Remove dead or winter-damaged canes at ground level each spring. Removing a few of the oldest canes annually encourages the vivid new foliage growth. Avoid shearing — it destroys the layered, refined habit.

Cut dead canes to ground level with clean loppers. Selectively remove 1–3 oldest canes at the base to stimulate new colorful shoots. For size control, tip-prune individual stems back to a node rather than shearing across the top.