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Expert Advice
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Pruning |
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When is the right time to prune my apple tree? |
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If a heavy pruning is needed it is best to prune your apple tree in late spring (late March thru early May). At this time the temperatures are warm enough for healing to occur but the tree is not yet in active growth. Light pruning can be done either in spring or after mid September. The time to avoid pruning of any tree is July and August. Pruning causes a growth response in the tree and you do not want to stimulate a late flush of growth that doesn’t have enough time to harden off before freeze up. Clean your pruning tools between cuts on your apple tree with a 10% bleach solution to stop any transfer of disease. |
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I want to trim back my Brandon Elm and raise the head a little. When is the best time to do it? |
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Elm is a special case because of the measures that need to be taken to reduce any possible spread of dutch elm disease. There is a pruning ban on elm between April 1st and September 30th. Pruning on either end of this period is fine. Remove all dead branches that you see. |
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I have a birch and a maple in my yard that I would like to prune. When is the best time to do this? |
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Always prune birch and maple trees when they are in full leaf. Ideally, these trees should be pruned in July. |
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I have many evergreens that need to be pruned in my yard. When should I do this? |
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Most evergreens generally need little pruning. Most dwarf, mounding and columnar evergreens can be lightly sheared with a clean, sharp set of pruners or hedge shears to accentuate the shape. Clip off about 1/3 of the new growth in mid-June for a bushier shrub. This will allow new buds to form after shearing and ensure that there is an even flush the following year. Cedars and junipers can also be cut back by 1/4 to 1/3 of the new growth after it has emerged and before it has started to harden and mature in mid to late summer. |
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