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Expert: Edward Gulliksen - 3/7/2007


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It is now March 7, is it too late to prune boxwood.  My boxwood is old and looks unhealthy.  I want them to return to healthier looking shrubs.

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Julia,

No, it is not to late to prune your boxwoods. Now is the perfect time to do any type of rejuvenation pruning. Try not to cut it any lower than 12-18 inches off the ground. Be aware that the plants may take a while to recover fully from this type of pruning.

Good luck.
Ed Gulliksen

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