When can I prune Choisya Ternata

I have an overgrown Choisya Ternata. When can I prune it please?

 

Hello, RYDALL, and welcome to GC!

It is really not necessary to prune Choisya Ternata, a lovely shrub I actually haven't seen here but had when I lived in Bucks.

In the Spring you can cut back any unwanted or frost-damaged branches and it will quickly produce new shoots.

In saying that, I remember taking mine back to half it's size because it got a bit out of hand.

Hope you enjoy the site!

 

I used to prune mine after flowering, otherwise you lose this years flowers.
late May early June, gives it chance to grow new shoots for next years flowers.

 

Gosh, I didn't realise that Choisya was edible. Which parts of it can you eat?

 

Where did you get that from, lynne? :confused: Or is it too early in the day for me?

 

hehehe
Lady .... the post is in Edible Gardening
Nothing more sinister
DON'T be eating your Choisa LOL

 

well, this thread appears in the edible gardening section, doesn't it?
Or have I sniffed too much rooting powder lately?
:eek:

 

So it is .... I said it was a bit early for me! :D :rolleyes:

 

Would you believe that Lynne and I both posted at 10.06?

 

Our Choisya is getting too big for where it is as it is starting to overhang the shrubs either side of it and the footpath leading to our front door.

It has just finished flowering. Can it be cut back now?

As I am no great gardener, could someone please explain how and where to cut it back and by how much.

The attached photo was taken today.