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When Is a Good Time to Trim Your Trees?
When Is a Good Time to Trim Your Trees?. Trimming and pruning trees helps to keep them healthy by removing dead, diseased or broken branches and by shaping the tree so that it grows upright and sturdy. Trimming a tree at the appropriate time is important for the health of the tree.
Trimming and pruning trees helps to keep them healthy by removing dead, diseased or broken branches and by shaping the tree so that it grows upright and sturdy. Trimming a tree at the appropriate time is important for the health of the tree.
Late Winter
The dormant season of the tree in late winter or early spring, before the tree has begun to produce buds, is a good time to trim a tree. This limits the amount of time the tree has open wounds, according to the University of Minnesota.
Planting
Trimming a tree when it is planted helps begin shaping the tree from an early age. Pruning away any dead or broken branches, as well as any branch stubs, branches that rub against one another or branches that are too close together will help to keep the tree healthy.
After Damage
If a tree is damaged due to insects or pests, weather problems or disease, trimming the tree can help restore it to health and prevent further problems from occurring. Pruning any damaged or dead branches from the tree limits the likelihood of fungi and pests infesting the tree.
