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