What's included
- Formal and informal hedge trimming
- Height reduction for overgrown screens
- Shrub shaping and rejuvenation pruning
- Winter pruning of roses and hydrangeas
- Fruit tree and deciduous tree pruning (ground and ladder work)
- All cuttings removed
Hedges we trim most
- Lilly pilly: fast-growing screens that need trimming two or three times a year. In the upper Mountains, frost can burn soft new growth, so we avoid hard trims late in autumn.
- Photinia: trimmed after each flush to bring on the red new growth.
- English box and Japanese box: formal edges and parterres kept crisp, especially in Leura, Wentworth Falls and Blackheath gardens.
- Murraya, viburnum and pittosporum: common screens in the lower Mountains and Hawkesbury.
- Camellias and azaleas: shaped straight after flowering so next year's buds aren't lost.
When to prune in the Blue Mountains
Timing matters more up here than on the coast, because frost and late cold snaps can damage new growth.
| Plant | Best time | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Roses | July to early August | While dormant, before spring growth |
| Hydrangeas | Late winter | Cut to fat buds once heavy frosts ease |
| Fruit trees (apples, pears, plums) | Winter | Dormant; see the framework clearly |
| Camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons | Straight after flowering | Protects next season's buds |
| Most hedges | Spring and late summer | Shapes new growth; avoid hard cuts before frost |
| Japanese maples | Mid-winter, lightly | Structure is easy to see without leaves |
Overgrown hedge? We can bring it back
If a hedge has grown too tall or wide, we reduce it in stages. Most hardy hedges handle a strong cut, then thicken up again with regular trims. We'll tell you honestly if a plant is too old to recover and suggest a replacement that suits your altitude.
Bushfire-smart hedging
Dense hedges full of dead wood and leaf litter can carry fire towards a house. When we trim, we also clear dead material from inside and underneath. If a hedge runs right against your walls or under windows, we can talk about reducing it as part of your bushfire preparation.
Where we offer hedge trimming & pruning
We provide hedge trimming & pruning across the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury, including Glenbrook, Blaxland, Warrimoo, Springwood, Winmalee, Faulconbridge, Woodford, Hazelbrook, Lawson, Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Medlow Bath, Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Kurrajong, Kurrajong Heights, Bilpin, North Richmond and Richmond.
Hedge Trimming & Pruning: common questions
How often should a hedge be trimmed?
Most Blue Mountains hedges need two or three trims a year. Fast growers like lilly pilly and photinia may need more in a wet spring. Formal box hedges look best with a trim each spring and late summer.
Do you remove the hedge clippings?
Yes. All cuttings and green waste are removed unless you'd like them kept for mulch or compost.
Can you prune my fruit trees?
Yes. We prune apples, pears, plums, citrus and other fruit trees from the ground and ladder. Large trees that need climbing or felling should go to a qualified arborist, and we're happy to tell you when that's the case.
Is it okay to trim hedges in winter up here?
Light tidy-ups are fine. We avoid heavy cuts on frost-tender hedges in late autumn and winter in the upper Mountains, because the soft regrowth gets burnt by frost.