How to prune sarcococca humilis

Mid to late spring, after flowering has finished. Cut damaged stems with sharp secateurs just above the nearest healthy leaf cluster. To restrict spread, sever and remove suckers at the outer edge of the clump. Avoid hard pruning of the main stems unless rejuvenating a neglected plant.

As needed (rarely). Sarcococca humilis is a dwarf groundcover shrub needing almost no pruning. It spreads steadily by suckering but stays low and tidy. Remove any winter-damaged or blackened stems in spring after flowering. If the clump spreads beyond its allotted space, cut back to ground level or remove suckers at the perimeter.

Cut damaged stems with sharp secateurs just above the nearest healthy leaf cluster. To restrict spread, sever and remove suckers at the outer edge of the clump. Avoid hard pruning of the main stems unless rejuvenating a neglected plant.