How to prune savin juniper

Late winter before new growth, or early summer after the first flush hardens off. Cut back wayward or upright stems to a foliage-bearing lateral using secateurs. Light overall shaping is fine as long as green foliage is retained on every pruned shoot.

Once annually; remove dead branches as needed. Savin juniper is a spreading shrub that tolerates moderate pruning. Remove dead branches and trim back upward-arching stems to maintain a tidy, low habit. Light annual shaping in late winter or early summer keeps it in bounds. Avoid cutting into old, bare wood — junipers do not break dormant buds on leafless stems.

Cut back wayward or upright stems to a foliage-bearing lateral using secateurs. Light overall shaping is fine as long as green foliage is retained on every pruned shoot.