Pruning hardwood trees and shrubs

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When is a good time to prune hardwood trees and shrubs?

Pruning hardwood trees and shrubs

Hardwood trees and shrubs without showy flowers should be pruned in the dormant season to easily visualize the structure of the tree, to maximize wound closure in the growing season after pruning, and to reduce the chance of transmitting disease. It will also discourage excessive sap flow from wounds.

   

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