Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: problem shrub and tree questions, 1 by michaelangelo

michaelangelo wrote:
Thanks for the info to date... I did actually take higher resolution pics but cut them way back with Photoshop thinking I was saving Dave some server space but I'm posting the better ones here.

(1) If I understand Betty's answer correctly I won't harm any of trees by pulling down branches. Most are about 3-4" diameter and of course I'd only do this when I can get enough clearance not to be hit.

(2) I wait for the Weigelia and Hydrangia to bloom and then prune them? I have a brief article in a mag called Garden gate thaht shows the differences among Heading Back, Thinning, and Rejuvenating. Which of these do you recommend for the Hydrangeas? The mag says to do the pruning in late winter but it sounds like you think after bllooming is OK too.

(3) There's also Spirea but I think it can be trimmed anytime?

(4) I'm posting higher resolution pics. The first two are the unidentified shrub. You can see one berry on the first pic (left from last fall). The third pic is what I "think" is informally called a Wild Bush Rose but I'm not at all sure of this and would appreciate knowing it's proper name so i can get more info about it.

Again, thanks in advance for all of your help and suggestions.