Thanks Mike, another great video from a true master of the.

Dec 04, The ideal time to cut an over grown sandcherry, or any other shrub for that matter, is when it is dormant. Late fall, early spring. Right now I’d say you can prune it some, but probably not as hard as it needs.

Prune some now, then heavy at stumpcutting.barted Reading Time: 6 mins. Jul 05, Prune sand cherry bushes at any time of year, whenever pests and diseases are present or the shape of the bush needs to Sterilize the blades of your short-handled pruning shears and hedge clippers in boiling water to avoid transmitting. Apr 16, Purple leaf sand cherry pruning isn’t complicated. Prune the oldest stems first, removing at least one-third of growth down to within a few inches (8 cm.) from the base.

Additionally, cut damaged or dead growth at the base of the shrub. The branches will be sturdy, so be sure your cutting. Cut back branches on the shrub selectively to remove any overly-vigorous shoots that look out of place. Always remove unwanted portions of the shrub by making a clean cut one-quarter inch above a.