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Pruning blueberry bushes #679199

Asked January 20, 2021, 10:40 AM EST

Is this the wrong time of year to prune blueberry bushes?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Blueberry pruning details vary with plant age and goal for plant maintenance. Overall, late winter or early spring is the recommended time; now is a bit early. Here is a reference that may be useful, including a link to a demonstration video: https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/pruning-blueberries

Miri

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied January 20, 2021, 12:38 PM EST

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