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Ornamental Tree

pelo9pelo9 Posts: 5
in Problem solving

Hi Everyone,

I have a Prunus Cerasifera 'Spring Glow' Tree (See photo)

I planted the tree about 3 years ago, but I have been a little careful about pruning the tree.  Now the tree has got quite big and spindly, so I was wondering when is the best time to prune and how do I prune. 

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Thanks for help in advance.

Pelo

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    All prunus should be pruned in summer Pelo.  They are susceptible to silver leaf disease if you prune them now or in the winter.  Silver leaf disease is a fungus and will kill the tree, usually over several years.  Next summer you can take the long branches back by a third to half which will promote side shoots which will help fill the canopy out for you.

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • pelo9pelo9 Posts: 5

    Thanks Bob

    Do you know is there a certain way to prune ie upward and outward facing bud?

    Or does it not matter.

    pelo

  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Yes, cut just above an upward and outward facing bud Pelo.  Side branches will also form from shoots which will appear at some of the leaf joints further back from the cut.

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • pelo9pelo9 Posts: 5

    Thanks Bob

    I will give that a go next year.

    All the best

    Pelo  image

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