Renewal Pruning Amsonia Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue Ice'

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue Ice' is a new dwarf conifer that has thrilled us in our trials

heavily speckled with yellow dots

This Randy Salter introduction occurred as a mutation on the popular M

are topped in early summer with 2' spikes of light lavender flowers

Rue Anemone is very variable in the number of petals

Renewal Pruning Amsonia Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue Ice'Renewal pruning of shrubs is an essential skill for all gardeners growing flowering shrubs (plus blueberry and brambles). Though it is not applicable to all flowering shrubs, it does apply to the majority of deciduous flowering shrubs. Renewal pruning maximizes the productivity of a plant, which means more flowers and fruit. This class will start with classroom instruction followed by demonstration in the garden.