Pruning guide
How to prune northern japanese hemlock
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning northern japanese hemlock — FAQ
When should I prune northern japanese hemlock?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does northern japanese hemlock need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune northern japanese hemlock mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune northern japanese hemlock?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.