I bought a dappled willow shrub and on the growing instructions it says, "Trim often to maintain variegation in new growth." Do you know what "often" means in this context? I want the shrub to grow!

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If the leaves are starting to lose variegation, prune it back a bit. It depends on how large your plant is. If it's only a few inches tall, do not prune. Let it grow until it's knee high. Then you can trim 1 or 2 inches off the branch tips. If it has grown too large, it's okay to cut it back. This is best done in early Spring before growth starts. Also, do not prune the plant after August or September. It will drop its leaves and go dormant in winter. Remember: The plant will tell you when to prune it back (when it loses much of the variegation).

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