How to Prune Viburnum Tinus
- 1). Inspect your viburnum for any signs of damaged or diseased leaves and branches. Cut away anything you find of this nature with clean, sharp secateurs and discard into the trash, not your compost bin.
- 2). Thin out any tangled or weak stems on the interior of the viburnum to redirect all of the plant's energy into feeding productive, bloom-producing wood instead of leggy growth. This will also allow more light and fresh air to circulate around the plant's interior, adding to its vigor.
- 3). Use your loppers to establish a new height for your viburnum, if desired. Shape the top of the plant with a flat or rounded top.
- 4). Cut back the main branches a few inches with clean, sharp loppers. Cut on the bias at least a few inches up from a leaf axil. Work concentrically in order to maintain a balanced shape.