I have a very large Gardenia bush, 18' wide and 12' tall.
I have never cut it back drastically. I want to cut it back to
about waist high. Is there anyone that has done this or knows for sure if it will harm the bush?
2006-06-15 08:21:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I would wait until the fall, when it's dormant, before you do that. Gardenias are great in that way, as are most plants, but as long as it's flowering, it can go into shock with such a drastic cut. You may want to start pruning it back a little at a time, too, so that it has time to adjust to the sun it will be receiving. Too much too soon can burn the plant. Good luck!
2006-06-15 08:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but wait until fall. It is a better time to actuallt trim
2006-06-16 03:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by weezzie23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not cut more than a third back and do it in winter.
I would cut less if you can.
It will shock it some.
2006-06-15 09:01:25 · answer #3 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋