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Will this shrub regrow if I cut it back harshly now.

Will this shrub regrow if I cut it back harshly now.

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I have been given two of these plants one has some new growth at the top, the other has none, can I cut these back and if so so will they come back next season.

William Stewart.
Posted: Tuesday 1st of June 2010 09:43 AM

  • Re: Will this shrub regrow if I cut it back harshly now.

    Kathy N
    Hi, William,
    If you want to rejuvenate your Mahonias, do it now before things get warm up in summer. Cut back low, just above an outward-facing bud. Unfortunately, you won't get flower buds for a few years but once you do, they will be on a lovely, bushy shrub. After that, prune lightly after flowering. Are you a subscriber? If so, add this to your 'Plants I Have' list and then you will always be reminded of when to prune.
    All the best and let me know how your shrubs fair after pruning.
    Kathy C
    Replied: Tuesday 1st of June 2010 07:57 PM

    • Re: Re: Will this shrub regrow if I cut it back harshly now.

      Shoot User
      Hi Kathy,
      Many Thanks, I will certainly look at doing that.

      William .
      Replied: Tuesday 1st of June 2010 08:53 PM
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