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Homes & Gardens
Ruth Hayes

When and how to prune viburnum - 3 expert steps for healthy, attractive shrubs that put on glorious flowering displays

A viburnum Carlesii flowering in spring with large white blooms.

Viburnums are a hugely popular species of shrubs. There are many varieties of viburnum, some deciduous (they lose their leaves in the fall) and some evergreen, and the joy of them is that they are all low maintenance and easy to keep in shape.

It is important to know how and when to prune your viburnum shrubs. This is because if you cut them back in the wrong season or when conditions are unfavorable you won't get as many flowers and berries the following year, and may even damage your plant.

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