How to prune shore juniper

Early spring after the last hard frost. Use sharp secateurs to cut dead stems to the base and trim back overly long stems to a foliage-bearing side shoot. Avoid shearing hard or cutting into bare wood.

Once annually in early spring; spot tidying as needed. Shore juniper is a compact, spreading ground-cover that needs very little pruning. Remove dead or winter-damaged wood in early spring. Occasionally trim back shoots that extend beyond their allotted space, cutting to a healthy lateral with foliage. Over-pruning is more harmful than under-pruning — this species thrives on minimal intervention.

Use sharp secateurs to cut dead stems to the base and trim back overly long stems to a foliage-bearing side shoot. Avoid shearing hard or cutting into bare wood.