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When to Trim Podocarpus?

Marcus Vance • • 7 min read
When to Trim Podocarpus?

Time to Prune
Pruning Podocarpus in the summer encourages secondary growth that is as attractive as new spring growth. Although you might be cutting out its attractive red or purple fruits, pruning in late summer through October might give you a better flush of new growth the following spring.

How do you prune a podocarpus?

Trim the green tips of the podocarpus to shape the tree or encourage fullness. Prune the outermost growth very lightly to create hedges. Act in July or August to experience a second flush of growth. Avoid shearing the branches of this tree in any season.

Can Podocarpus be topped?

My location is Encinitas, Ca. Answer from Pat: Yes, you can prune your fern pine (Podocarpus gracilior) hedge now to keep it flat. ... Most non-flowering hedges can be pruned year round, but they will grow faster in warmer weather.

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