Shrubs to Prune in Spring

Most summer-flowering shrubs (blooming after mid-June) should be pruned while dormant in late winter or early spring. The exception is the blue or pink ‘snowball’-type Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla). These Hydrangeas bloom on last fall’s growth, which is why they sometimes do not bloom after a severe winter. The exceptions to that rule are some of the new varieties of Hydrangea that ha...