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Best time to trim trees?

alchemist33 · 2019-01-08 07:52:59

I need to cut off some small, lower branches on trees because they're getting in the way of the lawnmower. Nothing big at all. I've seen different times of year on the internet so far. What would be the best time to cut them? Thanks in advance!

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#32 23-09-2019 9:10am
westcork67

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magicbastarder wrote: »

winter is generally the right time to trim trees, with a few exceptions (cherry, plum, etc - hard stone fruit trees).

General consensus is that January is the best time to trim trees however a warning here re Cherry - I would like to take a couple of branches that are dropping too low on a cherry blossom and cutting the grass is a right pain - when is the best time to do this? Thanks

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#33 23-09-2019 9:59am
beauf

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I get a different answer about when to trimming trees every time I ask.

While I'm against cutting down trees or pollarding they plant them in ridiculous places sometimes. So you've no choice but to cut them back or take them out. It can be expensive also.

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