My 4' tall hydrangea (ab... - Ask Extension
My 4' tall hydrangea (about 10 years old) is still mostly nothing but dry wood right now. A few green leaves are starting to form at the base of the...
Knowledgebase
My 4' tall hydrangea (ab... #179981
Asked May 08, 2014, 7:47 AM EDT
My 4' tall hydrangea (about 10 years old) is still mostly nothing but dry wood right now. A few green leaves are starting to form at the base of the plant. I am wondering if I should cut most of the branches back and let the plant 'start all over'. Your suggestions??
Howard County Maryland
Expert Response
Hydrangeas were hit pretty hard by our cold winter. Scratch the
branches with your fingernail and look for green tissue. If you see it,
the branch is still viable. Be patient and wait for new growth. Once
the plant starts actively growing you will have a better idea of what to
prune. Only prune brown dead wood.
mh
mh
