and how much can you remove safely from the branches (eg - one third or one half of their length)
2007-04-01 23:54:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hi.
Most Prunus species (ornamental cherries included) should be pruned in earl Spring immediately after flowering. This should help avoid fungal diseases that they are prone to.
As to how much you can safely remove. If the tree is in good health then you can remove up to one third of the crown (branches). Try to cut back to a branch joint.
Here are some good links on technique for you too have a look at:
http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/pruning_young.aspx
http://www.angliangardener.co.uk/green_up_your_fingers/pruning.htm
Hope that helps you a bit. Enjoy your tree.
2007-04-02 07:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ian. Garden & Tree Prof. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rule of thumb I have been taught for flowering trees and shrubs is to prune 1/3 of the total length after flowering.
2007-04-02 00:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by reynwater 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Towards the end of August (in the Northern hemisphere) is probably the best time. Cherries and plums are very susceptible to fungal disease so one needs to be very gentle.
This site gives some of the best advice I could find.
2007-04-02 00:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋