The best time to 'rejuvenate prune' your Inkberry is in spring when the plant's growth process is revving up. Cut the shrub back by 1/2, loosen the soil around the base of the plant and fertilize with Holly-tone® organic, slow-release fertilizer.

Can I cut back inkberry?

Most applications for inkberry call for a plant that is maintained at 3-4 feet. Once they reach this size, they need to be pruned at least once a year to keep in bounds. Shearing with hedge trimmers (when new growth has just hardened off in early summer) is the easiest way to prune rounded shrubs.

How do you prune overgrown inkberry?

In late winter or early spring, cut the entire shrub down so it stands about 18 to 24 inches tall. You might need a pair of loppers or a pruning saw to effectively remove thick stems without tearing them. It might take several years for the inkberry to grow back to its original size, but it will look much healthier.