2006-08-25 15:27:23 · 4 answers · asked by steve j 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Another reason to prune in the late fall or early winter is that the leaves are gone and you can better judge the correct branches to remove.
Good luck with your project.
2006-08-29 07:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Johnny J is right on the months. One thing I wanted to add, IF you have to trim during the summer months when the sap is flowing, say because of storm damage, or you just can't mow under it anymore (that happens to me) you can saw off the limb and just use spray paint to seal where you have cut. It will help stop seepage. This really won't hurt your tree, but if you use a color other than brown, say bright orange, it might look funny!
2006-08-26 08:50:54 · answer #2 · answered by cowboys21angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May, June, July, November, December.
Avoid pruning in late winter/early spring due to sap flow (more cosmetic than detrimental)
Avoid pruning from spring through summer due to insect or disease problems .
Handy chart for pruning trees:
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/nursery/430-460/430-460.html
Good luck :)
...jj
2006-08-25 15:37:18 · answer #3 · answered by johnny j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brad, first guy is sweet. once the chilly climate units in, the sap in the tree will move downwards, into the roots of the tree. it truly is once you may ideal prune a tree devoid of unfavourable it. good success
2016-11-27 21:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋