Pruning OK now?

 

I have a dogwood that is growing fast. In fact, so fast that there are
branches heading for my neighbors garden. I was wondering if it would
be a good idea to nip them off during this season? Thanks

 

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On 7/3/2010 7:45 PM, noel888 wrote:

Here's a pretty thorough reference.


http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/ho-4.pdf


I prune in fall or winter.

Susan

 


Depends how big they are.  I do preventive pruning (pinching) whenever I
see a tiny new twig growing where I don't want a branch.  This is minimally
stressful for the tree.  Major pruning should be reserved for the dormant
season, in most cases.

If your neighbor is likely to start hacking at the tree unless you prune
it now, then prune it now.

The bottom line:  don't cause the tree unnecessary physiological stress.

    Una

 


Dogwood is a slow growing tree.  
Are you positive it's dogwood?  
Post a picture.

 


The info that came with it says "Red Twig Dogwood" and its a fast
grower