I have a big crinodendrum, about 8 ft. it is very straggly and untidy. I need to know if I can prune and how much without ruining it. When should this be done? Would be very grateful for your help.
19 Oct, 2012
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Probably the best time to cut it back is just after the flowers fade
19 Oct, 2012
Thank you for the replies. I was also wondering if it would damage the crinodendrum if I cut quite a lot of it off now, to give it some shape.
20 Oct, 2012
If you are in a hurry why not do half of it now - just selected branches, and do the rest after flowering?
20 Oct, 2012
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I looked this up in the RHS book on pruning, and all it said was "No special needs" I think they get a lot bigger than 8 feet though, but you can keep them in bush form, which I guess means do what you think it needs!
19 Oct, 2012