Which evergreen plants, fruit trees or shrubs need to be pruned in December?

December continues with the winter pruning, but what are the plants and shrubs to prune? Let's find out together

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December continues with the winter pruning, but what are the plants and shrubs to prune? Let's find out together

December is the time to devote yourself to winter pruning, which occurs when plants are dormant. A good rule of thumb is that if the plant is blooming at new growth, it can be pruned in the winter, before the new season's growth begins and after the last bloom of the year. Be careful with spring-flowering shrubs - those usually can't be pruned in the winter, as there is a risk of damaging the buds and ruining the flowering season.
Let's discover the plants and shrubs to be pruned in December. (Read also: Which plants, trees and vines need to be pruned in November?)





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Stone fruit plants

Which evergreen plants, fruit trees or shrubs need to be pruned in December?

@Team_123rf

Le stone fruit plants are fruit trees, such as apple and pear, and can be pruned in winter, as well as almond, hazelnut, walnut, and pomegranate plant because they can withstand a winter cut. This period is also suitable for pruning of berry bushes, such as raspberries, currants and gooseberry; how to proceed? Just a rejuvenation of the branches of the young, but be careful not to proceed with pruning when the temperatures are really very cold.

buddleia

Which evergreen plants, fruit trees or shrubs need to be pruned in December?

@ Billyshimo / 123rf

La buddleia it is also known as butterfly bush, and is a thick and luxuriant shrub characterized by a conical and very dense inflorescence, whose shades of color range from mauve to purple red. To have a lush and strong plant you need to make one rather drastic pruning in winter, cutting the fragile and thin branches to strengthen the central part of the plant. After that, during the hot season it is good to place the plant in the sun and water it regularly.

Plumbago Capensis

Which evergreen plants, fruit trees or shrubs need to be pruned in December?

@BrothersDay/123rf

Plumbago Capensis (also called blue jasmine) is a modestly sized shrub that can reach 2 meters in height. It has a fine and delicate appearance and very thin branches. The peculiarity of this plant is the flowering of intense blue color which blooms from May until October. This plant should be pruned in the winter to make sure it stays compact; careful pruning at this time of year will help control growth by preventing it from getting too big. (Read also: Intoxicating jasmine! Learn to distinguish flowers from so-called false jasmine to avoid these side effects)



Myrtle

Which evergreen plants, fruit trees or shrubs need to be pruned in December?

@Khblack/123rf


In winter it is the best time to prune the myrtle, because it is leafless and you can easily see all the branches. It also blooms on new growth, so pruning will not reduce flowering. 

Gardenia

Which evergreen plants, fruit trees or shrubs need to be pruned in December?

@Ontheraks/123rf

As it blooms on new growth, the Gardenia it can be pruned in winter or early summer, before the flowering season begins. We proceed by removing the haggard branches and the withered flowers, in order to give the plant a more pleasant appearance.

Rose

Which evergreen plants, fruit trees or shrubs need to be pruned in December?

@Aksenovko/123rf


Most pink it should be pruned in winter; in fact, the only time not to prune these flowers is late summer and early fall, as this may encourage late growth. (Read also: It's time to prune the faded roses! The tricks for taking care of garden queens in the fall)

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