Deer Damage to Holly Bushes

Question

I have two large holly bushes that had considerable deer damage done to them this winter. Can I trim now (in the spring), and how far back should I trim them? The front half of each bush is completely stripped of leaves.

Answer 1

Yes, you can prune it back, but you won't get any berries this year. You can cut the shrub back by a third without harming the plant.