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Pruning griselinia

tomcr1981tomcr1981 Posts: 51
in Problem solving
Hi everyone,

could I get some advice please on pruning my front hedge ? It was planted a couple of years ago and seems happy.

have I missed the boat to prune it this year ? It for privacy and is now offering this but needs tidying up now

Thank you

Tom


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  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I’ve just tidied up one of my hedges, no it’s not too late!  Best to use secateurs rather than shears or an electric trimmer to avoid tearing the stems and leaves but it will recover if you have to!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • tomcr1981tomcr1981 Posts: 51
    Hi, thank you !!! Is there anywhere in particular you cut or doesn’t it matter ?
    sorry if this is a silly question 


  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953
    I’ve just pruned back our grisellinia hedge, and will probably need to give it some further trimming later in the year. However, it is very popular with birds, so we only trim it carefully with secateurs during the nesting season. 
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Decide the height and width you want @tomcr1981 and cut each stem/branch above a leaf which will often have a bud developing or already in growth.  They are tough shrubs so don’t worry if you make a mistake, they soon recover!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • tomcr1981tomcr1981 Posts: 51
    Thanks everyone for the advice, will have a go tomorrow 😊 
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