Pruning

I have a Berberlis Helmond Pillar which is approx 75cm tall. Some of the branches are deep red in colour where others are a bit brown in colour. I am assuming the plant needs pruning but I am not sure when the best time to do this and how brutal should I be

 

to be honest, I'm always very brutal with berberis....

If it's very straggly, as I expect it is, tidy it up whenver you feel it needs it - but if you want flowers and berries, you need to let them develop.

They are ideal plants for a wildlife hedge, as the thorns provide a protected area for birds to feed and even nest - but if you want a neat clipped hedge, you have to sacrifice the flowers and berries. If it's just a single plant - do what you prefer! :D

 

And so say all of us! Well, I mean, I fully agree with the wisest of the wisest... Dendrobium!

Kind regards
Roy

 

Golly! First time anyone's accused me of being wise......

 

:D :D Won't happen again!!! :D :D

 

:D :D

 

Thanks DAG!! With friends like you...... :rolleyes:

 

Not an accusation Dendrobium but rather an observation, if I may be so bold
Have a fine day!

Royster