Pruning guide
How to prune white versailles currant
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Pruning white versailles currant — FAQ
When should I prune white versailles currant?
Winter dormancy (December–February). Prune all sideshoots back to 1–2 buds from the base of each lateral. Shorten leaders by about one-quarter to one-third. Remove any dead, weak, or crossing wood. Maintain an open, vase-shaped bush of 5–8 main branches.
How often does white versailles currant need pruning?
Annually. White Versailles is a white redcurrant that fruits on spurs on established wood, just like red- and blackcurrants. Annual winter pruning shortens laterals to 1–2 buds and keeps the framework tidy and productive. Without pruning, the bush becomes congested and berry size and colour decline.
How do you prune white versailles currant?
Prune all sideshoots back to 1–2 buds from the base of each lateral. Shorten leaders by about one-quarter to one-third. Remove any dead, weak, or crossing wood. Maintain an open, vase-shaped bush of 5–8 main branches.