Re: Trimming HoneySuckle Bush

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Posted by Newt on October 20, 2002 at 11:53:29:

In Reply to: Trimming HoneySuckle Bush posted by Evelyn Zinn on October 16, 2002 at 07:53:15:

: Should I trim my Honey Suckle Bush back for the winter
: It is getting unruly looking.

Hi Evelyn,
It really is best not to prune in fall as that can stimulate more growth that won't have time to harden off before frost. If it's too unruly, just cut the stems that are the worst offenders. Keep in mind that spring bloomers should be pruned just after blooming and fall bloomers should be pruned in late winter or early spring - late February thru March.

Newt

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: : Should I trim my Honey Suckle Bush back for the winter
: : It is getting unruly looking. 

: Hi Evelyn,
: It really is best not to prune in fall as that can stimulate more growth that won't have time to harden off before frost.  If it's too unruly, just cut the stems that are the worst offenders.  Keep in mind that spring bloomers should be pruned just after blooming and fall bloomers should be pruned in late winter or early spring - late February thru March.

: Newt



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