Rejuvenating Overgrown Globe Blue Spruce and Boxwood Hedge

Globe Blue Spruce: Hard Pruning Not an Option

Conifers like Picea pungens 'Globosa' do not regenerate from old wood. Cutting into the dead zone creates permanent bare spots. If it's outgrown its space, replacement is the only solution. Choose a new plant with a mature size that fits the location.

Boxwood Hedge: Hard Pruning Works

Boxwood (Buxus) tolerates severe rejuvenation pruning in late spring. After cutting back hard:

• Apply balanced fertilizer.
• Mulch with compost or leaf mold.
• Water consistently.

New growth will emerge from bare stems, restoring density over 1–2 seasons.