Wind-Damaged China Doll: Prune to Rejuvenate

Wind-damaged China doll (Radermachera sinica) can be pruned back to almost any height (not to ground). New growth emerges just below cuts if roots/stems are healthy.

Pruning Guidelines

• Cut above a leaf node.
• Regrowth may be less symmetrical but healthy.
• Best in spring, but okay now if plant is active.

Post-Prune Care

• Bright indirect light.
• Water when top inch dry.
• No fertilizer until new leaves appear.

China dolls recover well from hard pruning.