Winter Pruning Guide
Have you ever wondered the best time of the year to prune trees is? We get asked this question a lot and the answer is … It depends. That’s why we create this winter pruning guide, to help people understand. Not all trees are the same and there are many factors to consider when it comes to pruning such as age, size, species and even the season. It can also depend on the purpose of trimming. For instance, if pruning is required for safety reasons or because of dead or diseased branches, trimming can be performed any time. Nevertheless, the overall health of the plant should always be taken into consideration before addressing pruning issues. It is important to know that detrimental diseases can easily be spread if trees and shrubs are pruned at the wrong time of the year. For example, oak trees (Quercus spp.) should only be pruned in the winter months when the trees are dormant to prevent the spread of a common fungal disease called oak wilt. As a general rule, a light s...