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Pruning guide

How to prune wollemia pine

Best time
Late winter or early spring when the tree is dormant
How often
Rarely — only when dead or damaged wood is present
Technique
Cut dead or damaged branches cleanly back to the branch collar with sterilised tools. Avoid wounding the bark unnecessarily; this species is susceptible to Phytophthora root rot, so keep tools clean between cuts.

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Pruning wollemia pine — FAQ

When should I prune wollemia pine?

Late winter or early spring when the tree is dormant. Cut dead or damaged branches cleanly back to the branch collar with sterilised tools. Avoid wounding the bark unnecessarily; this species is susceptible to Phytophthora root rot, so keep tools clean between cuts.

How often does wollemia pine need pruning?

Rarely — only when dead or damaged wood is present. Wollemia nobilis is a rare conifer that naturally forms a strong central leader and needs virtually no pruning. Remove only dead or damaged branches. Do not cut the leader — the tree's multi-stemmed candelbra habit is characteristic and healthy. Unnecessary cuts risk disease entry on this already-vulnerable species.

How do you prune wollemia pine?

Cut dead or damaged branches cleanly back to the branch collar with sterilised tools. Avoid wounding the bark unnecessarily; this species is susceptible to Phytophthora root rot, so keep tools clean between cuts.