evergreens - Knowledgebase Question

Scott, LA
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Question by jason_kunak
July 11, 2005
Can gardenias be trimmed as a hedge?


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Answer from NGA
July 11, 2005
Jason,

I am sorry for this delayed reply to your gardening question. We are transitioning to a new Q&A system and your question was unfortunately lost in the transition. I have discovered it now and hope this reply is not too late to be of help.

Yes they can although the trimming may adversely affect blooming by cutting away bloom buds. Try to do any pruning after a bloom cycle and not in late summer or fall. Gardenias may not form a very formal, boxed hedge but they can be kept fairly well in a hedge form.

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