QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPruningWhen to prune Cordyline? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Sheila O\’Hanlon asked 14 years ago When is the best time to ‘ prune’ or tidy up large damaged branches on a 25yr old cordyline 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago If and when new shoots appear, cut above the topmost new shoot.