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Old 08-10-2009, 08:22 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Pruning Blueberry Bushes

On Oct 3, 9:44*am, Connecticut wrote:
I have two spindly Blueberry Bushes and wondered if I cut them back
considerably if they would bear more fruit. If so, when would be th
best time to do so?


Remove any branches that are peeling bark as they are beyond 5 years
in age, cut them as close to the ground as you can.
This will stimulate the production of new wood which will bear heavily
from year 2-5.
Do your pruning in March.