You want them to be clean and sharp.

To keep them producing well, blueberry bushes need to be pruned every year.

Learn how to plant and maintain them the right way so they will reward you with delicious berries for years to come.

You want the bush to have a narrow base and a wide, open top that allows sunlight and air in. The best time to prune blueberry bushes is late winter while they’re still dorant. Nov 25, Remove any diseased or broken wood, plus crossing branches.

You want the bush to have a narrow base and a wide, open top that allows sunlight and air in.

According to the Michigan State Extension Office, blueberries should have a mix of canes.

The best time to prune blueberry bushes is late winter while they're still dorant. Sep 08, Every year, use the following steps to prune your blueberries.

Prune bushes in late winter when they are still dormant. As your plants grow older you want to focus pruning to maximize fruit production by giving the best canes plenty of room.

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