Shrubs II: Shearables, Hackables, and Untouchables

How to prune butterfly bushes, lavatera, heather, lavender, rockroses, broom, and witch hazel, winter sweet and double-file viburnum. Handouts are available. Some plants get cut to the ground annually, others are barely touched or all hell breaks loose. Find out which ones are which, as well as which plants which are commonly–and appropriately–sheared every year. Also mentioned: perovskia, senecio greyi, and others.

This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction.

The Master Pruner Series is offered in partnership with PlantAmnesty.

Taught by Christina Pfeiffer