Pruning In Wnter

[Harriet]

It's pretty mild in Arkansas all through early December. I usually prune my trees and shrubs in the fall but I didn't get to it this year because we were building a shed. Can you do your pruning in the winter or is it best to wait until spring?

 

[KennyV]

I have and it has caused no problems...
I also see the utility company tree trimmers cutting way back during the winter with out any problems....
:smile:KennyV

 

[SeniorCitizen]

It's pretty mild in Arkansas all through early December. I usually prune my trees and shrubs in the fall but I didn't get to it this year because we were building a shed. Can you do your pruning in the winter or is it best to wait until spring?

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I once read, (and of course I don't remember where:biggrin as a general rule pruning should take place on the opposite side of the calendar from bloom time. Sure I usually fudge a bit and for you to be normal and make me look more normal you should too.:laughing:

 

[Green Girl]

Actually pruning in winter is a good thing. It's best to prune when trees are dormant. I always save my tree and shrub pruning for winter for that reason.