Pruning Rose Of Sharon's?

Does anyone know how one gets a rose of sharon to be more of a tree with a main trunk than a shrub with several "arms"? Would I just keep pruning the lower branches as the tree grows?

Pruning Rose Of Sharon's?
That's the way its done. Prune in the winter to keep the plant less stressed. Do not prune too many big branches at once or it will throw it into shock.





Water, fertilize and mulch.





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Reply:Yes. I have one and I have been pruning the lower branches each year. I hate to do it though because it is so beautiful.
Reply:I think so - we've had a row of Rose of Sharon's (white with red in center) in front of a solid wood fence, so I liked the shrub look.


I would think the best time to prune would be towards evening in the fall after they are finished blooming.
Reply:Everyone is correct-trim off the bottom limbs as it grows, up to the height you want. I have a couple that are tree form.