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  • Mar 26, 2006, 09:41 AM
    c2it48
    Juniper Shrubs
    When is the best time to prune Juniper shrubs. Is early spring to late?
  • Mar 26, 2006, 07:55 PM
    labman
    Some evergreens are best done in the late fall or winter, others in the summer after the new growth is complete. I am not sure about junipers. Why not call your county extension agent. Every county has a cooperative extension service, even highly urbanized ones. Your tax dollars at work. Since this is a function of the USDA, it is not available outside the USA, although other countries may have similar programs. Help us by giving at least a clue to your location.
  • Mar 27, 2006, 08:15 AM
    fredg
    HI,
    Pruning juniper shrubs, according to the article listed below, is best in early spring, after the first signs of new growth.
    http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/en.../feb88pr2.html
    The site above explains why.
    Evergreens basically are very dormant late in fall and in the winter. I have 6 evergreens in front of my house in VA, and I use electric hedge clippers on them when they start getting too big.
    I usually clip them during the late spring or summer, when they are full of new growth and the sap is really flowing. I do wish you the best, and happy clipping.

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