How do you go about pruning hibiscus?

Answer by  Milette (1105)

Prune during late summer or early fall. Use sharp pruning shears and make sure to leave 2-3 nodes on each branch. Do not prune the top of the plant. Make sure not to strip wood or bark from the stem. Cut back only the longest branches in one session, this will ensure that the Hibiscus will flower evenly all round.

Answer by  treemom (334)

Hibiscus is very trainable with proper pruning. First, using sharp tools, remove any damaged, diseased, or rubbing branches. Then prune the plant into shape by cutting back branches just past a bud that is heading in a preferred direction.

Answer by  Allie64 (19)

First, identify which branches to remove: branches that cross; are dead, diseased, or injured; and branches that grow towards the plant's center. To encourage good growth, prune about a third of older wood or any of the above mentioned wood. Throughout the growing season, pinch the branch tips. This will lead to more flowers.

Answer by  negrita (70)

Hisbiscus plants should be pruned in the spring. Use well sharpened pruning shears. Remove cross branches, dead, diseased or injured wood and any branches growing towards the center of the plant. Prune our and remove 1/3 of the older wood on mature hibiscus plants. Pinch branch tips throughout gowing season

Answer by  CaraWhalen (22)

Hibiscus pruning should be done in the spring time so that more blooms has a chance to produce. The plant should be completely cut back.

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

Prune growing stem tips at about 8', again at 12". Always prune away any broken stems. Get ready for winter; cut 5 inches after first hard frost.

Answer by  tumsy (467)

It should be pruned occasionally, it is actually done during during spring. Pruning hibiscus is not a difficult,cut back the longest branches first and leave several shorter for another time.