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Q.Holly Bush

Zone 6A | TedC added on September 1, 2015 | Answered

I have 10 hollies, 3 of them appear to not be doing well, possibly from the last two cold winters we had with extended below zero temperatures for a long time. The other 7 look healthy. I was going to replace all of them but am having second thoughts. Over the weekend I cut them all back to basically a stump sticking out of the ground with some short branches left on them. I have two questions, will they grow back after cutting back? If so, how long will it take to see new growth?
Thank you!

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on September 3, 2015

Holly pruning varies with the variety of Holly you are growing.

You will need to wait and see. Some plants will do fine with a severe pruning, others may not.

Here is a link with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htm

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