Are you intimidated by pruning? Or tired of paying a professional to tackle the task? You can prune most trees and shrubs on your own, and Pruning Simplified shows you exactly how to do it. This must-have guide offers expert advice on the best tools for the job, specific details on when to prune, and clear instructions on how to prune. Profiles of the 50 most popular trees and shrubs—including azaleas, camellias, clematis, hydrangeas, and more—include illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions that will ensure you make the right cut the first time.

Pruning Simplified A Step-by-Step Guide to 50 Popular Trees and Shrubs
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Summary
Are you intimidated by pruning? Or tired of paying a professional to tackle the task? You can prune most trees and shrubs on your own, and Pruning Simplified shows you exactly how to do it. This must-have guide offers expert advice on the best tools for the job, specific details on when to prune, and clear instructions on how to prune. Profiles of the 50 most popular trees and shrubs—including azaleas, camellias, clematis, hydrangeas, and more—include illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions that will ensure you make the right cut the first time.
Author Biography
Table of Contents
Why prune?
Equipment
Basic techniques
Directory of Plants
Abelia
Actinidia
Amelanchier
Aucuba japonica
Berberis (deciduous)
Berberis (evergreen)
Bougainvillea
Buddleja davidii
Callicarpa
Callistemon
Calluna
Camellia
Ceanothus (deciduous)
Ceanothus (evergreen)
Cercis
Chaenomeles
Choisya
Clematis (early-flowering)
Clematis (midseason-flowering)
Clematis (late-flowering)
Cornus alba and Cornus sericea
Cotinus
Cotoneaster (deciduous)
Cotoneaster (evergreen)
Ficus
Forsythia
Fremontodendron
Fuchsia
Hedera
Hibiscus
Hydrangea (shrub)
Hydrangea (climbing)
Ilex
Jasminum
Lagerstroemia
Lavandula
Lonicera (climbing)
Lonicera (shrub)
Magnolia
Mahonia
Malus
Osmanthus
Passiflora
Philadelphus
Potentilla fruticosa
Prunus (deciduous)
Prunus (evergreen)
Pyracantha
Rhododendron
Rosa (large-flowered)
Rosa (cluster-flowered)
Rosa (shrub and species)
Rosa (climbers)
Rosa (ramblers)
Rosmarinus
Salix
Sambucus
Spiraea ‘Arguta’
Syringa
Taxus
Vaccinium
Viburnum (deciduous)
Viburnum (evergreen)
Vitis
Weigela
Wisteria
Special Features
Trees
Standard trees
Conifers
Hedges
Climbers
Groundcover
Low-maintenance pruning
Renovation pruning
Specialized pruning
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