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Pruning Blue Spruce shrubbery #402751

Asked May 27, 2017, 10:07 AM EDT

What is ideal time to clip or very healthy blue spruce shrubs? They have already formed their new growth for the year. Do we need to wait till next year to begin cutting them back? Also, is there a method to trimming? We have never trimmed them.
Thanks!
Audrey

Kent County Michigan

Expert Response

The Morton Arboretum suggest shearing spruce in late spring so you should still be okay. Check out the following links for more detail on the pruning process.

http://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-advice/horticulture-care/pruning-evergreens

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/617.pdf

https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/HO/HO-4-W.pdf

I hope this is helpful,
An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 30, 2017, 9:23 PM EDT

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