Most evergreens have a unique shape that keeps them attractive without any.

Jul 03, When to Prune Evergreen Shrubs. In general, prune needle-bearing evergreen shrubs in early spring, toward the end of dormancy and before the emergence of new growth. Pruning the evergreens at this time allows plenty of time for new growth to emerge, as well as plenty of time for these new shoots to harden off before the following winter.

Sep 25, Late spring is an excellent time to prune evergreen shrubs in the landscape. Pruning just after the emergence of the spring growth will provide a basis for. Apr 27, Tips, techniques and tools to consider when pruning your evergreen shrubs this spring.

This is Part 2 in a series what time of year do you trim evergreen shrubs pruning ornamental plants.

With the onset of spring, gardeners gear up for their annual landscape “make over” by extracting dusty saws and hand pruners from the garage and investing in the season’s first sore bushleaning.barted Reading Time: 6 mins. Apr 20, Spring-flowering shrubs, such as lilac and forsythia, develop buds that will display the following year during the previous year’s late summer and early fall.

If you prune during fall or winter, Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins.