When can I trim bradford pear tree? I'd like to do it now that all the leaves have fallen off and the branches are exposed.
Will the tree be ok if trimmed now. I am in Texas, if that make a difference.
2006-12-22 02:02:41 · 6 answers · asked by Suzanne 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Late winter, before they bloom, cut off anything that goes against the profile: any branches that cross the canopy or shoot off to one side, one of any two that rub each other, and balance the base so the upside down ice cream cone shape is effective all the way around the lowest branches.
***double check with a garden shoppe in your area...I live in the mid-Atlantic state of Virginia and this is when they recommend here.
2006-12-22 02:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by OfficeMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No regular grass will grow in heavy shade. You may try mondo grass, asian jasmine, or some other shade loving plant. You can try what I do and just put mulch under the tree. It will help the tree and saves you from having to mow under the tree.
2016-03-29 03:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most trees should not be trimmed till winter,usually mid Janurary
2006-12-22 07:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Janice N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this is the perfect time to do it.and next spring your pear tree will be beautiful
2006-12-22 03:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, now is the perfect time. It will have pleanty of time to heal before the insects are active again.
2006-12-22 02:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, best time., other than after flowering.
2006-12-22 02:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by ibeboatin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋