How to prune prince of wales juniper

Early spring before new growth begins. Use sharp bypass pruners to remove dead or damaged stems back to healthy green growth. For light shaping, trim only the outermost green tips; never cut back to bare interior wood as junipers will not re-shoot from old leafless stems.

As needed; rarely requires more than annual tidying. Prince of Wales Juniper is a low, spreading groundcover that rarely needs pruning. Remove any dead, diseased, or winter-damaged branches in spring. Light shaping to control spread is acceptable, but avoid cutting into bare brown wood — junipers cannot regenerate from old leafless stems.

Use sharp bypass pruners to remove dead or damaged stems back to healthy green growth. For light shaping, trim only the outermost green tips; never cut back to bare interior wood as junipers will not re-shoot from old leafless stems.