I have a hedge of sweet viburnum that has grown to about 6 feet tall and is leggy. Would the plants survive being cut back a couple of feet?
Viburnum are tough, durable plants, but now may not be the time to prune. It’s probably best the plants are given a chance to discontinue growth for the winter. This helps make them resistant to sudden bursts of cold. Wait until mid-February to prune the hedge severely, and you can chop away without harming the plants.
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