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When is the best time of the year to trim boxwoods? I have an Green Mountain Boxwood that I want to trim so that it is cone shaped. I'm in zone 7B.
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Asked May 13, 2024, 7:00 AM EDT
When is the best time of the year to trim boxwoods? I have an Green Mountain Boxwood that I want to trim so that it is cone shaped. I'm in zone 7B.
Baltimore County Maryland
Expert Response
Boxwood can be pruned now if you want, or just about any time that isn't late summer into autumn; the ideal time is probably late winter or early spring, so new growth covers-up the pruning cuts quickly (just for aesthetics). Trim lightly, only as much as needed to generate the shape you want, as heavy pruning and especially shearing can make the shrubs more vulnerable to pest and disease issues.
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