Rejuvenation Pruning for Overgrown Hydrangea Trees

Drastic Pruning After Bloom

Mature hydrangeas (9+ feet) with leggy growth can be cut back to 6 feet after flowering. This allows time for new buds to form for next year.

Timing is Critical

• Prune immediately after flowers fade.
• Do not prune in early spring—removes flower buds.
• Remove dead wood and thin crowded stems annually.

Hydrangeas bloom on old wood; late pruning sacrifices next year's flowers.