Pruning Spindle Tree

Well February is the best time to prune them, but you can shorten overly long branches at any point as long as not too drastic to keep it balanced.. They say..... Neglected specimens can be improved by cutting out one-stem-in-three each year starting with the oldest stems, until the whole shrub has been rejuvenated.

 

I would, stand back first and look at the shape then look at the branches you want to take out.. You want to try and pick an outline as to what you would like the finished shape to be and then prune.. Happy pruning..