How to prune Lantana camara

For outdoor Lantana camara, shape shoot growth and remove old wood in late winter or spring. Wait to cut frost-blackened growth until new shoots emerge.

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Identify the plant part and the reason for removing it

Choose what to remove

Target shoot growth for size and shape, old woody growth in spring, and frost-blackened material only after the frost period has passed and new growth begins.

Cutting back controls an outdoor plant’s size and shape, removes old woody growth and clears frost-damaged or weak growth.

Decide whether to prune now or wait

Prune at the right time

Use late winter before new growth or spring after the frost season for hard pruning. Leave frost-blackened leaves until temperatures warm and new growth emerges.

Cut only the selected part

Make one clean cut

Trim shoots to control the selected plant’s size and shape, remove woody growth in spring, and clear dead frost debris once frost danger has passed.

Stop when the pruning goal is met

When pruning will not help

Watch the cut and new growth before pruning again

Care for the plant after pruning

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