How to trim a Firethorn ??
I have a firethorn that's over 50 yrs old.
What's the best way to prune it ?
Cut old wood or new wood ?
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Hi Marilyn, I have always just cut min to whatever shape I want it to be, without any problems - it's a pretty tough shrub.........But as it's that old, and maybe hasn't been trimmed at all, I think I would wait till next spring before hacking into it. just a light prune, so you don't upset it.............
Hi Marilyn,
This link provides you on how to prune:
http://www.pyracantha.co.uk/pruning-training/
as they bloom on OLD wood, https://homeguides.sfgate.com/prune-fertilize-pyracanthas-34021.html and can be 'unruly' in the landscaping, as large and old as this one is, you should take several years to get it back to a managable size ..