In The Garden: ID Shrub #5 in SW Ontario

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  1. Pax

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    I moved into my first house and have a bunch of shrubs in the front yard. I need to figure out how to prune them, and I'm totally clueless about plants.

    Shrub #5 (Located in SW Ontario)
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Box Buxus sp. This will tolerate any amount of pruning you like and will still regrow.
     
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    Great, I will concentrate my pruning efforts on this guy then. Thanks again for all your help!
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Box is often pruned to make interesting shapes.
    Topiary animals/balls/squares etc.

    topiary box - Google Search
     

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