(Herunterladen) Pruning Dappled Willow Shrub

Remove any branches that are dead damaged or crossing other branches.

Pruning dappled willow shrub. If the plant growth is dense you should then work on cutting back dappled willows on the inside to open them and allow for better air circulation. First it is commonly pruned to keep it dense and compact. Start pruning a dappled willow by removing dead broken or diseased branches. Also remove suckers from the base of the tree. Cut back any branches that are dead diseased or weak looking with bypass shears. Follow the offending branch back all the. This is essential for the health and vitality of the plant.

You can simply thin out branches if you want to keep the willow in a. Using pruning to rejuvenate or maintain growth 1. How to trim a dappled willow step 1. In some regions only new growths develop red colored stems. Prune the tricolor dappled willow in early spring or late fall to maintain the most colorful leaves. View the plant from 10 to 20 feet away and from different angles trying to visualize the. Remove some stems.

Pruning a dappled willow is beneficial in different ways. Cut off weak or diseased branches. It helps maintain the size and shape of the plant. Pruning results in new growths that are more colorful. Prune in midsummer if you want to keep it smaller than its natural height of up to 20 feet.