Can holly bushes be cut back?
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In respect to this, will Holly grow back if cut down?
Pruning Hollies Many holly species can grow into small trees if their growth is not curbed. If hollies become overgrown and need to be drastically reduced in size, they are tolerant of being cut back severely. In fact, a mature holly can generally be cut to the ground and will regrow vigorously from its roots.
One may also ask, can you cut off the top of a holly tree? Cut back one-third of the oldest and tallest stems of your holly tree to within 6 to 12 inches of the ground in early spring. Prune an additional one-third of the stems back the following spring. Also, snip the tips off the new growth from the previous year, cutting each shoot back to just above an outfacing bud.
Keeping this in view, when should holly bushes be pruned?
Wait for the right season.
- The best time to prune a deciduous holly is in spring as it produces optimal berry growth.
- For evergreen hollies, prune in the dead of winter when they're dormant – try pruning in December and using the branches as a holiday decor.
How long do holly bushes live?
White flowers with four petals bloom in early spring. Female flowers develop into rich red berries, which remain on the tree throughout winter. Holly is native to the UK. Mature trees can grow up to 15m and live for 300 years.