Cutting Japanese spindle bush »This is how it's done

How to properly prune the Japanese spindle bush?

The Japanese Spindle bush is relatively easy to trim, even for beginners, because it does not take offense at mistakes straight away. However, keep in mind that all parts of the Spindle bush poisonous are. First, cut off all injured and diseased branches. Then cut back one of each of the intersecting branches so that there are no chafe marks. They are entry points for Germs.

All other cutting measures are purely optical in nature. You decide which shape you want to give your Japanese spindle bush according to your preferences. Make sure you use sharp tools to avoid squeezing the branches. Cut in the spring, then prevent the Spindle bush in winter standing there too bare.

Hedge trimming in the Japanese spindle bush

A trapezoidal cut makes sense for hedges, as it prevents the bushes from shedding. The hedge is then about 10-20 cm narrower at the top than at its base. Of course, you can also opt for a less strict form. Only small corrective cuts may be made during the summer months. The main topiary is done in spring and autumn.

Cut cuttings

Perhaps you'd like to see your spindle bushes multiply. You can cut cuttings practically at any time, ideally during the topiary or in midsummer. Find some already lignified shoots and shorten them to a length of about 15-20 cm. Remove the lower leaves before you put the cuttings in Potting soil set.

The most important cutting tips:

• only use really sharp tools
• Avoid crushing the branches
• Remove sick and injured branches
• Avoid crossing branches
• cut cuttings when pruning
• Only make slight corrective cuts on the hedge in summer
• Pay attention to legal regulations when cutting hedge