Golden Euonymus for Sale Online

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Euonymus, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. Pruning has been described as a “combination of art and science.” I find pruning to be one of the most relaxing yet rewarding chores in the garden. Pruning a specific plant to look a specific way, involves art in creating a unique definition for a specific plant, and it involves science in understanding the physical growing habits of the plant to be pruned. The most important reason for pruning Golden Euonymus is to improve the overall health of the plant which in turn will reward you with a plethora of blooms. Many times, Euonymus plants that have not been pruned in a few years will develop dead or degenerative twigs. Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. Another reason for pruning Euonymus such as Golden Euonymus is to re-define the plant’s definition within the landscape. Many times, a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. Pruning should always be associated with re-invigorating a plant by allowing it to focus its energies on producing more vigorous branches, foliage, and flowers. Specific plant objectives require specific pruning techniques. If a Golden Euonymus plant is being trained as a hedge, it would need to be pruned differently than if it were being grown as a tree form. Screenings and hedges of Golden Euonymus would need to be pruned for their specific purpose within the landscape. It is also important to understand the specific growing characteristic of a certain Euonymus when pruning that particular plant. When pruning an established Euonymus shrub where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant. When pruning large Euonymus, pruning can be a general shaping or shearing of the plants - or it can be a severe pruning that significantly reduces the size of the plant. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of plants in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned residence. Although these plants may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune these plants to restore vigor or to create a different definition in the landscape for the new owner of the property. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Golden Euonymus or any plant for that matter. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any plant. A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease entering a cut during pruning. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Golden Euonymus, as this does more harm than good. It's rare for me to say this, but if you are growing a long hedge of Golden Euonymus it would be acceptable to use non-electric hedge shears. Pruning large Euonymus and older Golden Euonymus shrubs may be minor or major. Its general purpose is to maintain or restore vigor to the plant. Large Golden Euonymus that have been severely pruned have the advantage of a large root system that has excessive capacity, and its roots are capable of supplying all of its energies to a smaller number of branches and foliage. This enables the plant to increase its vigor, and become healthier. See other Euonymus Shrubs on our collection page.