When to Prune?

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Ideally; Full leaf and Mid-dormancy.

 

Some people worry that certain species "bleed" when pruned at certain times of the year but its no big deal.

 

Pruning dose is more of a concern - Shigo's Modern Arboriculture explains about energy levels and tree age / stress and strain. A lot of good basic concepts there that will do you better than a specific guide.

 

Hi Tony,

 

Just a couple of 'further thoughts' within your recommendations (Shigo based). Would you also consider, and I know this is an idealism to some extent, that within those periods of 'Full leaf' and 'Mid-dormancy' you should avoid, wherever possible, prolonged 'dry spells' and 'frost spell' respectively?

 

I also like Shigo's reference to the Achilles Heals, i.e. during the onset of growth and just prior to abscision, which are periods of very high energy use when, ideally, none should be further depleted for defence, i.e. as a result if pruning. (In part it's a pity trees so often seem to buck these trends...particulary self-sown Sycamores...hmmm, why don't they read Shigo?)

 

Cheers..

Paul

[chris cnc]

i read somewhere that sap "bleeding" can actually be beneficial, as it can prevent fungal colonization... anyone else read this?

[stevelucocq]

i read somewhere that sap "bleeding" can actually be beneficial, as it can prevent fungal colonization... anyone else read this?

 

 

BS 3998:1989 - 8.) Season - has this recommendation

 

hope this helps.

[chris cnc]

BS 3998:1989 - 8.) Season - has this recommendation

 

hope this helps.

 

cheers