godan verb (-su)
prune back; cut back
Specifically used for cutting back plants, shrubs, or trees to a desired shape or size. Common in gardening contexts.
伸びすぎた枝を切り戻す。
I prune back the overgrown branches.
花が終わったら、株元まで切り戻してください。
After the flowers finish, please cut the plant back to the base.