When to prume

[Isaac-1]

When is the best time to prune overgrown mature blueberry bushes, after harvest or wait until winter?

[Gina]

That depends on where you live. I live in a warm area with a long growing season and early harvest, so for me, pruning is right after harvest. And occasionally a branch here or there at any time.

[Isaac-1]

I am on the 8b/9a line in Louisiana about 50% of the time our first freeze of the year is after Jan 1st, but some years it is as early as late October

[Gina]

When do your berries typically bloom and ripen?

[Isaac-1]

We had a very mild winter and early spring here, so the first of them should be getting ripe in the next 2-3 weeks, some are just starting to show a hint of pink), In an average year I would say 1st of June give or take.

[Gina]

I'm only guessing, but I would think you could start taking out some obvious branches/old canes right after your harvest. And perhaps a second pass in your winter.

Hopefully someone with experience in an area such as yours will have some more informed suggestions.