Home > Question >

When and how do I prune a blueberry bush?

Our Advice:

Pruning should be done between November and March when the plant is dormant. Remove any damaged or diseased stems and also one or two of the oldest canes each year, cutting them at the base. Cut out any low branches that will touch the ground when laden with fruit and remove twiggy wood on the ends of fruiting stems.

Here are some related questions:

Not what you are looking for?

If you can't find what you are looking for on the website then you can ask one of our experts. To get in touch with us Click Here

We will try to get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

Here is some more information for you:

Did you find this answer useful? Subscribe to our newsletter for gardeing news, projects, special offers and competitions.

Ask another gardening question:

Learn More About Pests and Diseases

Gardening Projects for November

---

How to Pot Amaryllis

How to take Hardwood Cuttings

How to Protect a Climber

How to clean your pots

Latest Gardening Videos

---

Planting a Spring Flowering Container

Growing Geraniums

How to Grow Orchids

Five Essential Tips for Growing Lemons

How do I insulate my greenhouse?

How do I treat liverwort?

All Videos

Explore Gardens from Around the World

Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Kenrokuen Garden
Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Gardens of the Generalife, Alhambra
Granada, Spain

Butchart Gardens
British Columbia, Canada

The New York Botanical Garden
New York, United States

Pukekura Park
New Plymouth, New Zealand