Gardening

Bertha Venation

(21,484 posts) Mon Apr 2, 2012, 08:42 AM Apr 2012

When is it time to trim a redbud?

We have a small redbud. We gave it up for dead a few years ago, but last year it came back to life. We neglected it, but I want to take care of it.

I know nothing about caring for trees. It has several branches that are low to the ground and more little branches continue up the scrawny little trunk. I sense that these need to be cut off, but I'm not sure. And if they need to be cut off, I don't know when to do it.

Can you offer some advice, please? Thanks.

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When is it time to trim a redbud? (Original Post) Bertha Venation Apr 2012 OP

the rule of thumb is mopinko Apr 2012 #1

Any time is okay, but if it's not leafed out yet do it now XemaSab Apr 2012 #2

mopinko

(73,930 posts)

1. the rule of thumb is

Reply to Bertha Venation (Original post)

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 12:12 PM

Apr 2012

flowering trees and shrubs should be pruned right after blooms fade.
there is a fair amount to know about pruning, but mostly it is pretty logical.
a real good tree care web site-http://www.arborday.org/index.cfm
also a great place to buy trees.

XemaSab

(60,212 posts)

2. Any time is okay, but if it's not leafed out yet do it now

Reply to Bertha Venation (Original post)

Wed Apr 4, 2012, 01:18 AM

Apr 2012

Just be careful not to take too much off at a time.

Eastern redbuds can have a really nice form. It's an attractive tree.

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