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How and When to Prune Boxwood Shrubs
06.06.2023 - 17:31 / gardenerspath.com / Joe Butler
How and When to Prune Boxwood ShrubsA boxwood shrub (Buxus spp.) for a gardener is like a block of uncut wood for a whittler. In the hands of a master, it can be shaped into something functional, aesthetically pleasing, or both. It holds pure, untapped potential.
However, a hunk of lumber doesn’t slowly grow into an unappealing mass in your yard if left untouched. At least, not anymore. Its days of being a plant are over, obviously.
But a boxwood shrub is a different story: it’ll grow six to 12 inches per year under ideal conditions, depending on the variety. That’s slow enough to sneak up on you, but fast enough to turn a well-shaped hedge into a sloppy mess before you know it.
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Do you have to prune boxwoods? Not necessarily. But keeping your Buxus looking sharp and free of disease does require some pruning. Plus, wouldn’t it be tragic if such a gorgeous canvas was ignored and left blank?
For those Googling how to prune a boxwood, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll go over the what, when, why, and how of pruning your Buxus.
If you need a refresher, our article on growing and caring for boxwoods should help jog your memory.
Here’s what’s on the docket:
Why Even Prune?Before you head outside to your hedges with sharp objects, it’s important to know why.
AestheticsWhenever I find myself leafing through old yearbooks and wincing at my disheveled headshots, I’m reminded of the importance of a good haircut. And while boxwoods don’t have hair, keeping them trimmed up is a must for a good-looking landscape.
Unfortunately, boxwoods usually don’t grow evenly. One side could grow faster than the other. Some
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