How to prune yellow-twig dogwood

Late winter to early spring, before buds open. Cut one-third of the thickest, oldest stems to ground level each late winter for annual renewal. Alternatively, cut the whole plant to 15–20 cm every two to three years. Remove any plain-coloured sport shoots immediately so they don't outgrow the yellow-twig selection.

Annually (one-third renewal) or every 2–3 years (full coppice). Yellow-Twig Dogwood is pruned on the same principle as red-twig types: the brightest yellow-green stems are the youngest. Coppice or do rolling one-third renewal in late winter to keep the plant producing vivid new growth. Neglected plants fade to dull olive on old wood — regular hard pruning restores the display.

Cut one-third of the thickest, oldest stems to ground level each late winter for annual renewal. Alternatively, cut the whole plant to 15–20 cm every two to three years. Remove any plain-coloured sport shoots immediately so they don't outgrow the yellow-twig selection.