Tag: how to prune tree hydrangea

Over the winter I showed you how to prune a tree hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata).  In this video I show you the new growth emerging on the same shrub.  I hope this video gives you the confidence to try pruning your tree hydrangea. By John Holden

Prune your tree hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) after growth has stopped in the fall or before new growth in the spring.  Tree hydrangeas can take a heavy pruning with ease.  Don’t be afraid to prune them. Your goal when pruning tree hydrangeas is to: Remove crossing branches. Remove dead branches. Remove last years flower buds. Thin…