how to prune wisteria in winter

Use pruning shears to cut the long shoots down until only 2 to 3 buds are left on each one then snip off the whip-like water shoots. Avoid pruning again until late summer right after the wisteria finishes flowering.

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To prune wisteria start in late winter when the branches are bare and easy to reach.

. By pruning in winter and again in summer you will encourage the development of short spurs that carry the flowers in spring. Wisteria is a rampant climber that bears long vigorous shoots that turn into a birds nest producing few flowers. Simply tie in new growth to extend the main framework over its support then cut remaining long stems back hard. Cut the shoots down to 6 inches leaving 5 to 6 leaves on each shoot and.

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