Pruning in late winter ensures that fresh wounds are only exposed for a short amount of time before new growth begins, which helps the wound from pruning begin to heal faster. In addition, pruning dormant plants can make decisions easier as there are fewer obstructions from leaves.
To avoid certain diseases, pruning in the late winter is especially great.
Avoid Oak Wilt disease by pruning oaks between November and March. You should never prune your oaks between April and October.
Prune apple trees between February and late-April.
Spring or summer pruning increases chances for spread of infection while fall or early-winter pruning can result in growth issues the following season.
Honey Locusts should be pruned when they are dormant in late winter as it is best to prune in dry conditions.
Prune after blooming
Trees and shrubs that bloom early in the growing season on last year’s growth should be pruned immediately after they finish blooming.
Prune before new growth
Shrubs that are grown primarily for their foliage rather than showy flowers should be pruned in the spring before growth begins.
Hedges and shrubs
After the initial pruning that takes place at planting, hedges need to be pruned often. Typically hedges can be pruned twice a year, in spring and then again in mid summer.
Evergreens
With few exceptions, evergreens (conifers) require little pruning. Different types of evergreens should be pruned according to their varied growth habits.
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