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Pruning back Lonicera henryi, also known as Henry’s honeysuckle, is a common gardening technique used to encourage the plant to produce new stems and foliage. To do this, you should follow these general steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Timing: The best time to prune Lonicera henryi is in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Selecting stems: Identify which stems you want to prune back. Choose stems that are old, woody, or that have become too long and leggy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Cutting: Using sharp, clean pruning shears, make a clean cut just above a healthy bud or lateral shoot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Angle: Cut at a 45-degree angle, sloping away from the bud, to prevent water from collecting and causing damage or disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Repeat: Repeat this process on all the selected stems, cutting them back to different heights to encourage a bushy, compact growth habit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Clean-up: Finally, remove all the pruned stems and dispose of them properly to prevent the spread of any potential diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Pruning back Lonicera henryi will stimulate new growth and result in a fuller, healthier plant with more blooms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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