Eddie wrote: Is it too late to do heavy pruning on ilex holly bush? I have a hedge that is overgrown.
Phil The Gardeners reply:
You don’t say where you are located but in most areas of the country you can keep your ilex hedge in formal shape by keeping it pruned. I wouldn’t prune if the days are too hot you may stress the plant.
Another thing to keep in mind is if it is overgrown you really should bring it back into shape in stages allowing some new growth in between. If you prune it completely back to where it was or should be you may have some bare areas or woody areas. They should fill in it may look ugly in the meantime.
Happy Gardening
