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Originally posted by Tex_Cattleman View PostIt looks to me like it is time to start pruning your trees. Absent proper pruning, it will be a VERY slow growing process. Get the energy groing up rather than out and you'll have "trees" twice as quick. I'd cut off everything from 2/3 down.
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Originally posted by BrianL View PostNow or wait till fall?
I understand you should not prune oaks between March and June. I believe this is mostly live oaks, due to the spread of oak wilt. Don't believe that would be an issues with your trees.
I am trimming the HECK out of oak trees right now...every evening.
Also - replant in the fall, when trees are dormant.Last edited by Tex_Cattleman; 07-19-2012, 02:34 PM.
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Originally posted by Tex_Cattleman View PostPlease do not take me as a degreed arborist...I am not. Just lots of experience and a best friend who got his masters in forestry - emphasis on urban trees.
I understand you should not prune oaks between March and June. I believe this is mostly live oaks, due to the spread of oak wilt. Don't believe that would be an issues with your trees.
I am trimming the HECK out of oak trees right now...every evening.
Also - replant in the fall, when trees are dormant.
You can trim the lower portion of these trees year around. It will be the best for them as said above.............
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Originally posted by Tex_Cattleman View PostPlease do not take me as a degreed arborist...I am not. Just lots of experience and a best friend who got his masters in forestry - emphasis on urban trees.
I understand you should not prune oaks between March and June. I believe this is mostly live oaks, due to the spread of oak wilt. Don't believe that would be an issues with your trees.
I am trimming the HECK out of oak trees right now...every evening.
Also - replant in the fall, when trees are dormant.Time to trim!
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