Japanese Blueberry Pruning

The Japanese blueberry is an evergreen tree that is native to New Zealand. It has a full shape that can grows from 30 to 40 feet in height with a 30 to 40 feet spread. The tree is hardy to USDA zones 8b through 10b, according to the University of Florida. It needs full sun and well-drained soil in which to thrive and has white flowers in the spring. Like all evergreen trees, light pruning is needed to keep the tree's shape looking sharp.

Things You'll Need

• Pruner

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove any dead, damaged or diseased branches as they occur. Cut the branches back to the base of the tree.

   • 2

     Cut off about 10 to 15 percent of the branches in the winter to allow more light to get into the interior of the tree.

   • 3

     Shape the tree in the fall or winter. Cut it back to a manageable size and cut back any over-reaching branches to help maintain its shape.