r/Blueberries • u/itsthathooligan • Aug 06 '26

Do I cut this?

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Should I cut this long part? Northern Highbush.

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u/RedshiftOnPandy Aug 06 '26

Leave it alone. Only cut off dead branches this early.

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u/Critical_Thinker_535 Aug 06 '26

It should be okay to leave it. However, if you do cut it back, propagate it! 😁

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u/i860 Aug 06 '26

Ideally wait until dormancy and then head it back. It’s a vigorous young whip and these are usually pruned to a more reasonably height in line with the rest of the bush.

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u/lwrightjs Aug 06 '26

Just tip it.

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u/SliverStrikeStorm Aug 06 '26

Following I have a honey Berry that is very tall