Tree Pruning Timing

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Have got a tree surgeon visiting next week, when will be the latest time to prune trees this spring?

Usually you want to do them before they start into active growth and the sap starts rising.

I think day length has much more of an effect than temperature, so now that we are on the other side of the shortest day, probably as soon as possible and certainly before they start showing signs of new growth.

Your tree surgeon should be able to advise and of course, it's hard to say without seeing the trees.

Apparently he is booked until March so wondering if that is pushing it and whether we should look for a back up. Should be about half a day's work I think.

Shouldn't cost you anything to get a couple of different people in for quotes. Busy time of year for tree surgeons! You should probably be getting a couple at least just because costs can be very varied as well.

Keep an eye on when the birds start nesting. It will affect your timing or the TS's ability to take the job on.

Trimmed today in spite of lying snow and chilly conditions.