When should I prune my American pokeweed through different stages of growth?

Strategic pruning is usually done at different times of the year or during certain stages of growth depending on the plant. However, knowing when to prune your American pokeweed depends on where you live and how established your plant is. For example, if your American pokeweed is a new resident, it’s a good idea to wait until the plant starts to grow back before you start pruning. On the other hand, if your plant is already established, you will want to prune the dry or dead parts in plant before new leafy growth appears in early spring or late winter. This is the time of year when plants are dormant and pruning causes the least damage to them. This is also the best time of year to do more extensive pruning. It’s important to note that if American pokeweed is pruned too late in the season, it can leave new growth at risk for damage or disease. However, if your American pokeweed is indoors this is not a problem and you can prune at any time. Since this can affect the long-term health and appearance of your plant, it’s important to keep this in mind when deciding when and how to prune. As your American pokeweed grows larger over time, you can trim it as needed after annual pruning. Dead, damaged, or diseased leaf blade foliage can be removed as it appears. This could be done anytime when your American pokeweed is growing.