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Wait to prune spring flowering trees!

DrPulte_Moderator | Posted in Southeast Gardening on

Pruning can affect flowering if it is done at the wrong time of year. It is best to prune spring-flowering trees shortly after they finish blooming, while trees that bloom in summer and fall should be pruned before substantial new growth begins in spring.

Any pruning questions out there?

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    https://www.finegardening.com/project-guides/pruning/pruning-spring-flowering-trees-in-the-south

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