How to Prune a Sprawling Juniper Bush?

Pruning Juniper Trees
The branches on the sides should be less than half the trunk's diameter. If one is too large, remove it or prune it back to slow its growth. Branches should be cut back to the trunk, a bit outside where they connect to it (the branch collar). The three-cut method is safest for juniper trees.

How do you prune an overgrown juniper bush?

While overgrown juniper pruning has its limits, it is possible to trim your plant down to a more manageable shape. One good place to start is the removal of any dead or leafless branches – these can be cut off at the trunk. You can also remove any branches that are overlapping or sticking out too far.

How far back can you cut junipers?

Damaged or diseased branches should be cut back to a point beyond the break or disease. Make your cut 1 inch beyond a bud or healthy leaf. If you have to cut past where there is no needle growth you might as well remove the entire branch because it will not produce new growth.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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