I have a tree (not sure what) it has lost all its leaves and I thought it would be easier to trim in this state as I can see what I am doing. Just want to clip back branches so doesn't block so much light out.
Will it do the tree any harm at this time of year.
2006-12-23 22:26:06 · 14 answers · asked by banjo booee 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
No problem at all. If it is a well established tree cut back as much as you like. What might happen if we have some severe frost before the branches have healed the twigs or branch could die back a few inches.
Have a happy Christmas.
2006-12-23 22:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trim away, its easier to do now that the leaves are off and the tree is not in its growing stage but dont go daft! By rule of thumb you should not cut off any more than 30% of the branches or you could kill the tree depending on its size/maturity. Don't paint the cut tips cause if you use the wrong stuff it may poison the tree.
When your cutting do small bits at time around the tree to keep a nice shape and always cut just above a new growth point, this will promote better growth making the tree healthier and you can , over time train the growth to encourage the tree to grow in certain directions. Sounds mad but it does work.
2006-12-26 09:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by weagie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In general this is a perfect time to trim a tree, if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the time when the tree is dormant, and will not react as much to trimming. I'd suggest that after trimming the branches, you touch them up, with a little dark paint. This helps to seal the branches, and blends into the tree, if you use a dark paint. The painting part is my preference, as modern arborists, will debate whether or not it is necessary.
2006-12-24 02:00:54 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Winter months are the best time for trimming any tree because the sap in the tree is at it's lowest point during Winter. When the sap is lower, the tree will "bleed" less at the places where you cut the limbs. This naturally makes Winter a better time for trimming and pruning.
2006-12-24 03:59:34 · answer #4 · answered by faithloveseternally 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what kind of tree it is some trees can be trimed more than others.always cut out dead wood cut to a latteral branch or bud i would not put anything on the cut it will dry up shrink and attrack insecks call a tree man ,woman if they are good they can tell you what kind of tree and how to trim it and give you a bid [get more than 1]to do it.been
2006-12-24 02:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by Steve C 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually this is the best time to trim a tree. Anytime between now and early spring
2006-12-23 23:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best time of year to prune/trim trees
Pruning can be done any time of year, but there are definitely BEST times, especially if there is a lot to be cut.
Deciduous trees that flower before the end of May should be pruned as soon as blooming is over.
Deciduous trees that flower after May should be pruned between Jan & Mar. Prune flowering cherries in late summer, flowering evergreens in May, conifers in autumn. Cut out dead, damaged, or diseased wood as it is discovered.
2006-12-24 00:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
trim the tree back just now and that way you will be able to see the shape that you want to cut it instead of in the summer when it is hit and miss to the shape it will turn out
2006-12-26 07:55:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mags 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck. Yes , dormant time is the best time for trimming trees.
2006-12-24 00:32:49 · answer #9 · answered by wheniek 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
better of wanting till the branches start to bud.you could kill tree if you don.t know want tree it is.
2006-12-24 00:35:45 · answer #10 · answered by stephen eblue eyes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋