About Edward Gulliksen Expertise I can help to diagnose any Tree and Shrub related problem, whether it be a disease or insect infestation.
Experience I am an ISA Certified Arborist, Consulting Arborist and a licensed NYS Pesticide Applicator.
Organizations I am Vice President of the Professional Certified Applicators of Long Island as well as a member of the New York State Arboricultural Association and the Long Island Arboricultural Association.
Publications I write for Long Island.com as the Horticultural Expert.
Shrubs - pruning a sweet olive (osmanthus fragrans)
Expert: Edward Gulliksen - 3/20/2007
Question What is the best way to prune a sweet olive bush? It is about 5 feet high right now and I would like to prune it down at least by a foot or more. But there are not many leaves on the lower branches.
Answer Sunny,
I would recommend that you wait until after the shrub has finished flowering before pruning. when you do prune, Do not take too much off at once, go 6-8 inches at a time. This will stimulate growth at the bottom and help it to fill in.
