How Do You Prune A Honeysuckle Bush?
There are two types of honeysuckles: bush honeysuckle and native vine-like plants. The bush variety is often found in yards, whereas the wild native plants grow more commonly in the woods. This deciduous shrub blooms from April through June and will usually get to a height of 15 feet. Its sweet-smelling flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies throughout its blooming season, and it makes an attractive hedge for any yard. Pruning a honeysuckle bush is very basic, requiring a sharp pair of shearing cutters and a few minutes of your time. Prune as soon as the blooming period is done, usually the end of June, no later than mid-July. A honeysuckle bush blooms on last year’s growth, or, as it’s called, “old wood.” New growth will begin to appear right after pruning through early spring, therefore it’s important not to prune this bush in the winter or early spring, which cuts away the growth necessary for it to bloom. Cut at 45 degrees cutting downward at a diagonal. Make the cut about 1/
