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Aug 20, Here are a few different types of trees and the best time of year to trim a tree: Deciduous. These are the trees which shed their leaves each year. Most deciduous trees should be pruned in late fall to winter, according to the Wisconsin Horticulture division of the Extension Service. They have entered their dormant season and it’s easy then to see the framework of the branches, and the activity Estimated Reading Time: 6 mins.

Pines seldom need pruning, but if you want to promote more dense growth, remove up to two-thirds of the length of newly expanded candles.

It is getting ready for a freezing winter. Pruning trees and shrubs stimulates new growth. If pruning is done in spring, the new growth has time to mature and become hardwood before winter starts and it can then survive the cold of winter. However, if pruning is done too late in the season, there is not enough time for the new growth to harden off–it runs out of time to become bushleaning.barted Reading Time: 6 mins.

For instance, some varieties of Azaleas only bloom once and the best time to prune them would be as soon as possible after they bloom. Ideally, there is only a six-week window of when pruning is appropriate.

The woody stems of trees and shrubs go through an annual process of maturation.

But some of the newer varieties bloom twice and can be pruned twice (also soon after blooming). Hydrangea shrubs also have variations. As a general rule, a light summer pruning can be performed on most deciduous trees and shrubs. Heavier pruning should be performed when the tree is dormant, preferably in late winter before active growth begins.

Trees such as maple (Acer) trees bleed sap heavily and should be pruned in winter while the trees are dormant. May 25, The winter season is the perfect time to turn off “gardening brain” and get a rest from tiring yard work. It’s also a great time to prune trees and shrubs. Because trees go dormant in.