By Cellogardner
California,
United States
How do you cut back or prune Nandina? Mine is taking over the garden area in which it resides.
On plant
Nandina domestica
28 Nov, 2009
Answers
Great pruning advice, Fractal - but I must tease you about your maths! LOL. Check it out........;-)))))))
28 Nov, 2009
Not sure he's caught on yet Barbara :0))))
28 Nov, 2009
Maybe he's keeping his head down! LOL.
28 Nov, 2009
seems so! LOL
28 Nov, 2009
Ha ha ha!!!! Yes Spritz..............I am an eegit sometimes Lol :-)
29 Nov, 2009
No, just at work :-) I hold my hands up :-))))
29 Nov, 2009
LOL. I'm glad you could see the funny side of it, Fractal! ;-))
29 Nov, 2009
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If your plant has lots of stems (lets say 12 for this) you can perform what is called a stair step prune. Select stems randomly through the bush to make it look natural of course. Cut a quarter (4) of the stems (especially the oldest) almost to the ground. the next random selection (4) to half back and the next quarter only a third to a quarter. Leave the last four un-pruned.
Alternatively, simply remove the oldest right back leaving younger shorter canes.
Being related to Berberis and Mahonia, they re-shoot quite happily from this heavy pruning. Also by leaving at least a quarter (first method) of the stems, you ensure you still get flowers.
28 Nov, 2009