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How to Prune a Lavender Twist Redbud Tree
How to Prune a Lavender Twist Redbud Tree. Lavender twist redbud is a small tree, growing up to 15 feet tall and wide. Small, pink-colored lavender buds emerge in early spring and soon erupt into a fountain of blossoms. After full bloom, green leaves take over the weeping branches of the tree. The foliage drops early, before any killing frosts....
Lavender twist redbud is a small tree, growing up to 15 feet tall and wide. Small, pink-colored lavender buds emerge in early spring and soon erupt into a fountain of blossoms. After full bloom, green leaves take over the weeping branches of the tree. The foliage drops early, before any killing frosts. This makes the lavender twist redbud an ideal plant for most northern climates. The blossoms form on first-year growth trees and grow in abundance in subsequent years. Annual pruning maintains the tree in a strong framework of branches.
Things You'll Need
Pruning shears
Prune the lavender twist redbud while the tree is in full dormancy, which typically ranges from November to February.
Remove all dead and broken branches. Cut the branches back to the next living intersection of limbs.
Trim all branches that are dragging or touching the ground. Make the cuts to the next intersection of limbs.
Cut all vertical branches near the top of the tree’s crown. This will keep the drooping shape to the branches.
Prune all interior and exterior branches that are crossing or rubbing against each other. Take out the smaller crossing branches first, then work into any larger limbs. Space all limbs approximately 2 inches apart.
