Should I Cut Back Laburnum?

Caring for Laburnum trees is easiest in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5b through 7. Growing goldenchain trees requires pruning when they are young.

When should I cut back laburnum?

Laburnums are best pruned during late summer because they are prone to bleeding if pruned in spring or early summer. However, you can also prune them anytime up until Christmas.

How do you prune a laburnum tree?

Laburnum trees should be pruned in late summer but they can be pruned up until Christmas. They should not be pruned in the spring or early summer as they may bleed. If you are growing your Laburnum as a specimen tree, remove any damaged stems and prune only to maintain the shape of the canopy.