How to prune small-leaf boxwood

When is the best time to prune boxwood?

Summer is the best time to prune boxwood because it grows vigorously in summer. If it is pruned at this time, the wound will heal most easily, which is beneficial to its growth.

Pruning tips for boxwood

Pruning branches and leaves: Generally, 1-2 nodes at the tip of small-leaf boxwood should be cut off after new shoots are sent out to prevent it from growing too long. During its growth process, the overgrown branches, overlapping branches, dead branches and diseased branches should be cut off in time to avoid nutrient consumption.

Pruning makes it grow faster: timely removing the new buds sprouting from the top of the small-leaf boxwood can retain sufficient nutrients, prompting its branches to sprout and grow new lateral shoots, making it grow faster.

Tips for pruning small-leaf boxwood

The fruits of small-leaf boxwood should be removed in time to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients and adverse effects on its growth. Small-leaf boxwood is a very resistant shrub. After pruning, the branches are easy to grow. It can be pruned many times according to the needs of the landscape to maintain a certain shape.