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Feb 18, Pruning Tips for Gorgeous Loropetalums Timing. Plan your pruning for spring after plants have finished flowering, otherwise, you risk cutting off the flower Form. Part of the beauty of loropetalum lies in its free-flowing, natural form.

Keep this in mind as you prune by making Basic Pruning. Author: Kim Toscano. May 17, If you want to keep your loropetalum a specific size, you’ll need to trim back the plant. Severe loropetalum pruning should only be done when absolutely required since it detracts from the plant’s natural shape. On the other hand, as long as your loropetalum pruning occurs at the right time, you can hardly go wrong.

For top results, pick the best time for trimming loropetalums. Pruned during the appropriate season, the evergreen shrubs tolerate severe pruning. Aug 09, To keep your Loropetlaum plants tidy, at any time of year you can use a sharp pair of bypass hand pruners to selectively remove stray, broken or dead branches. On healthy growth, make your pruning cuts to a point just above the main, dense form of the plant.

Cut broken branches back to a point a couple inches or so beyond the break. How to Prune a Loropetalum Shrub. 1. Prune Chinese fringe bush at the right time of year to avoid the loss of next year's flowers. Avoid late summer and fall pruning as flowers are 2. Remove bottom branches first and work around the shrub. Balance cuts evenly.

Work your way up the shrub. Cut.