Pruning guide
How to prune podocarpus 'maki'
Best time
Spring, as new growth emerges
How often
Once or twice a year for shaping; otherwise as needed
Technique
Trim back new soft growth with hand pruners or fine hedge shears. Can be trained as a topiary or bonsai with repeated tip-pinching over several seasons.
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Pruning podocarpus 'maki' — FAQ
When should I prune podocarpus 'maki'?
Spring, as new growth emerges. Trim back new soft growth with hand pruners or fine hedge shears. Can be trained as a topiary or bonsai with repeated tip-pinching over several seasons.
How often does podocarpus 'maki' need pruning?
Once or twice a year for shaping; otherwise as needed. Podocarpus 'Maki' is a dwarf upright cultivar excellent for containers and indoor growing. It needs little pruning but responds well to light trimming to maintain a compact, hedge-like or columnar shape. Trim new shoot tips in spring. Remove dead or damaged wood at any time with clean pruners.
How do you prune podocarpus 'maki'?
Trim back new soft growth with hand pruners or fine hedge shears. Can be trained as a topiary or bonsai with repeated tip-pinching over several seasons.