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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI live in Dallas, TX and we have 3 aralias out front. Two of them are about 6 ft. tall and leggy. I would like to prune them back but have been hesitant. This Nov. we have had temps. ranging from 40 -80 degrees. Can I do it now? And do I prune each stem all the way to the ground?
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1 Comment To "Pruning Texas Aralias"
#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 12/05/2014 @ 1:08 am
There are many, many species of aralia around, although most of them are not used outdoors except in tropical areas. One that is native to North America, and is found in Texas, is A. spinosa, Devil’s walking stick. http://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/all/aralia-spinosa/ [1]
If this is not the plant you have, please send us a photo so we can identify for you – we need to know what you have before we can advise. Send pictures here: questions@gardeningknowhow.com [2]
If this is the plant you have, it is considered a woody shrub, and you should be able to increase thickness and beauty by cutting all the way back to the soil. This is called rejuvenation pruning. I would recommend doing it gradually over a three year period. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/rejuvenation-pruning-tips.htm [3]