Category: Bush

Pruning viburnum – [How and when to prune]

Viburnum tinus is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. Since it is native to the Iberian Peninsula, it is very popular in gardens in the Mediterranean region. One of the most outstanding attractions of this shrub is the spectacularity of its flowers, of a beautiful white color . . . Read more

Pruning or trimming Juniper Shrub – 【How and when to prune】

The juniper shurb is a conifer belonging to the Cupressaceae family, which in optimal conditions reaches 2 meters in height. It is characterized by slow growth, very spiny needle-like leaves, and cone-shaped fruits that turn purple when ripe. These very particular characteristics make this shrub a very good option to . . . Read more

Pruning Redcurrants -【How and when to prune】

Red currants are plants belonging to the species Ribes rubrum. More specifically, it is a shrub with a bramble appearance, with thin, highly branched stems. Its leaves are deciduous. They measure between 5 and 7cm and are composed of 3-5 leaflets with irregularly toothed edges. They are used for their . . . Read more

Pruning deutzia shrub 【How and when to prune】

Deutzia is a deciduous shrub native to Asia and North America. It is characterized by having flowers in clusters, which can be white, pink or red, and by its shiny green foliage. There are a wide variety of deutzia varieties, from compact, short plants to large, bushy plants. This plant . . . Read more

Pruning Barberry or Berberis 【How and when to prune】

The barberry, also known as berberis, is a shrub that belongs to the berberidaceae family. It originated in Asia and Europe and has a wide variety of species, each with different characteristics and requirements. Among its general characteristics, it is found that they are evergreen shrubs, with flowers and fruits . . . Read more

Pruning blackcurrants -【How and when to prune】

The blackcurrant or by its scientific name Ribes nigrum, is a deciduous shrub that is grown mainly for its fruits. These fruits are small berries with a strong and quite acidic flavor that are used above all in jams and jellies. Like any fruit-bearing plant, if you want to have . . . Read more

How and when to prune curry leaf plant

The curry leaf plant or also known as Murraya koenigii, Kaloupilé, among other names, is a shrub of Asian origin widely used in the cuisine of countries such as India, Sri Lanka and Burma. This plant is not only used for cooking, but it also has many medicinal uses. Among . . . Read more

How and when to prune Forsythia

A group of 7 species of shrubs native to Asia and Europe is known as Forsythia. In good conditions this deciduous shrub can reach three meters in height. Being a plant that requires very little care, and also has a beautiful and abundant flowering, it is highly sought after to . . . Read more

How and when to prune bay tree (Laurus nobilis)

The bay tree (Laurus nobilis), known by other names such as bay laurel, sweet bay, laurel tree, true laurel, is a shrub native to the Mediterranean, used by man for thousands of years. Under the right conditions, this shrub can reach 15 m in height, and its deep green oval . . . Read more