By Leotrust
Kent, United Kingdom
How and when should I prune vitis purpurea?
- 3 Nov, 2011
Answers
Thank you very much!
3 Nov, 2011
Welcome to GoY.
3 Nov, 2011
I always reckon to prune a vine between leaf fall and January 1st. As Bamboo says, they bleed badly and the sap starts to rise very early in the year, even before signs of growth start
3 Nov, 2011
The stems will die back a way so give it a good trim to establish a framework after leaf fall. You may need to do more if the ends die back further in winter but don't cut growth after the buds start to swell in Spring. I cut mine back to a couple of buds from the main leaders.
4 Nov, 2011
Take off any parts you don't want, but always do it after mid summer - late summer until mid Feb at the latest - these can 'bleed' like crazy in spring and summer if you cut them then.
3 Nov, 2011