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I saw your report on trimming and shaping shrubs and wondered when was the best time. No, it is not too late to trim your boxwoods. I prune my boxwood hedge twice a year, once in the very early spring and again in late summer. Believe it or not, the hedge thrives from this kind of treatment. Boxwoods are a broad-leafed evergreen â just like hollies, azaleas and rhododendrons.
What should I know about the culture of boxwood? Boxwood is considered to be a low-maintenance shrub, but certain practices are recommended to keep the plants healthy. The fall is the best time for boxwood planting and mulching, while the winter is the ideal time for pruning, thinning, and protection.