When do I prune my Sharon bush?

Answer by  cavebear (120)

The perfect timing to prune your Sharon bush is when the leaves and branches grows out of control. Also you need to prune when there are dead leaves. It is because pruning encourages new and healthy leaves to grow. For beautification purposes, the more you prune and trim your plants the more it looks good.

Answer by  Christian9247 (5042)

When the leaves and the branches grow out of control. Also keep a look out for dead leaves. Pruning a Sharon bush promotes growing and expansion.

Answer by  hany209209 (43)

This is best done when the leaves and branches die. This helps new leaves to grow. It can help the shape of the plant when it is trimmed.

Answer by  JoJo9788 (12)

Late winter is the best time to prune your Sharon bush. Pruning helps train it into the desire shape, tree or bush.

Answer by  kipcat (1964)

If you are talking about a Rose of Sharon bush then wait until it has bloomed and all the blooms are gone, then you can prune it however you want.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Prune in late winter or early spring when your Sharon is dormant. However, this is a determined, hardy grower, and you can prune back in season to keep or establish shape. Rose of Sharon is versatile and can be grown as a tree or pruned to grow as hedges.

Answer by  Carol37 (569)

You can do anything to a Sharon bush. Trim it anytime but do it severely and often or it will go out of control.

Answer by  japratt (1687)

If your are wanting to prune the bush that your may have then you will want it to dry. If you water the plant you will not be able to prune it.

Answer by  fishlover49 (643)

Optimal pruning should occur during the first two seasons for the best results. Pruning is usally done in the late winter or very early spring, before new growth appears on the plant depending on your climate zone and age of the bush. You also want to prune the busy any time you see dead leaves.