This factor is just as important during the shrub-buying stage as it is to.

Sep 25, Now that spring flowering is over, it is time to prune.

Spring-flowering Shrubs Shrubs that flower in the spring are normally pruned immediately after flowering. Examples of these types of plants include: forsythia, Vanhoutte spirea, quince, lilac, and; mockorange. Pruning these shrubs during the dormant season does not harm the health of the plant, but it does remove the flowers. The plant's health or condition determines the best time to prune spring-flowering shrubs. Neglected, overgrown spring-flowering shrubs often require extensive pruning to rejuvenate or renew the plants.

The best time to rejuvenate large, overgrown shrubs is late winter or early spring (March or early April). Heavy pruning in late winter or early spring will reduce or eliminate the flower display for 2 or 3 years. Aug 05, For most shrubs, late winter or early spring is the best time to prune.

The plants are still in full dormancy at this time but are just preparing to produce new growth. If your shrub is a spring-blooming variety, though, make sure to leave behind enough flower buds on the stems for a spring shrubdisposal.barted Reading Time: 6 mins.