When to Prune Flowering Shrubs in Abilene — Abilene, Texas

When to Prune Flowering Shrubs in Abilene

The right pruning time depends on whether a shrub flowers on old wood or new growth. Spring-blooming shrubs are often pruned soon after flowering, while many summer bloomers tolerate dormant-season or early-season pruning. In Abilene, avoid heavy pruning during extreme heat or drought stress.