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