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Shrubs should be carefully selected at planting time to ensure their mature size and form is appropriate for the intended landscape effect. If that is done, they may be maintained in an attractive condition with a minimum of correcitve and renewal pruning.

Regular pruning should be practiced to maintain the natural shape of the shrub or to develop a desired special form such as a clipped hedge or topiary specimen. The pruning must also promote the production of flowers and fruit when these are important features of the plant.

Pruning Tools

The pruning of shrubs requires a limited number of easily acquired tools.

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