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Pruning Rose of Sharon for Tree Form: Limb Up the Trunk

Two Pruning Goals

When to trim Rose of Sharon. Also, how to train as tree (not horizontal).

Timing

Spring: hard prune for many flowers, or leave 2–3 buds/branch for larger flowers.

Tree Form Training

Remove lower limbs up main trunk to desired canopy height.
Maintain shape with periodic thinning/pruning.

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