I need to prune my maple trees. Is it best to do it now or wait til spring?
2006-09-21 02:30:05 · 5 answers · asked by smh 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
From Easy2DIY:
"Because of dormancy, winter pruning is the best time to prune deciduous trees, except those that ooze a lot of sap during the winter months, maple trees or apple trees."
Check the link below for an animated, step-by-step tutorial of pruning instructions, including when the best time is for what type of pruning. Good luck!
2006-09-21 02:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maple trees can be pruned anytime, fruit trees should be pruned in late jan or feb
2006-09-21 03:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by Bighorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well to tell you the truth I see a limb that needs to be cut off I cut it. I know you suppose to prune in winter but I do it anytime it needs to be done and have not lost a tree yet. Small plants yes they are not as hardy as the trees are.
But for your question late fall or winter is best according to the books and rules.
2006-09-21 03:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by jjnsao 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait until the maple tree has lost all its leaves then prune.. this is the best time, but if the tree has a couple years of growth, you can wait until spring without damage to the tree..but when it is dormat, is the ideal time..
2006-09-21 02:35:34 · answer #4 · answered by c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait for the tree to become dormant. This will not happen before about november if you want to be safe. And later than february is becoming a bit too late. Spring is probably the worst time, as the tree becomes alive again, is making huge efforts, etc.
2006-09-21 02:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by AntoineBachmann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋