How to prune weeping podocarpus

Spring or early summer when growth is active. Pinch or snip individual stems just above a leaf node using clean scissors or small pruning shears. Avoid removing more than one-quarter of the foliage at once. Remove dead or brown stems at their base.

Once or twice a year, or as needed to control size. Weeping Podocarpus grown as a houseplant needs very little pruning. Pinch or snip back wayward stems to maintain a desired shape and remove any dead or yellowing growth. Its naturally graceful weeping habit is best left largely intact indoors. Light trimming once or twice a year keeps it tidy without stressing the plant.

Pinch or snip individual stems just above a leaf node using clean scissors or small pruning shears. Avoid removing more than one-quarter of the foliage at once. Remove dead or brown stems at their base.