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I have some dark green spreading yews that need some TLC! Can I severely cut back or trim them at this time of year?
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Trimming/pruning #877519
Asked July 16, 2024, 4:54 PM EDT
I have some dark green spreading yews that need some TLC! Can I severely cut back or trim them at this time of year?
Washington County Minnesota
Expert Response
Yews can be pruned at almost any time, but it is best to avoid pruning now because the new growth is susceptible to winter injury. Yews take well to heavy pruning. Read here:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/pruning_evergreen_shrubs
https://ipm.missouri.edu/meg/2020/6/yews-DT/
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/pruning_evergreen_shrubs
https://ipm.missouri.edu/meg/2020/6/yews-DT/