Pruning guide
How to prune recurved leucothoe
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 recurved leucothoe — FAQ
When should I prune recurved leucothoe?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does recurved leucothoe need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune recurved leucothoe 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 recurved leucothoe?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.