OAKS:
• Best trimmed in fall & winter
• If possible, avoid trimming during oak wilt season (February-June)
• Broken or dead branches can be removed all year
CRAPE MYRTLES:
• Best trimmed in fall & winter
• Topping destroys natural beauty & makes susceptible to disease and insect infestation
(read more from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service)
BRADFORD PEARS:
• Safely trimmed all year
• Pruning needed to prevent weakness at branch joints
ELMS:
• Best trimmed in fall & winter
• Prone to mistletoe which can kill them if not removed
MAPLES:
• Best trimmed in fall & winter
• Prune after leaves drop in to enjoy fall color
FRUIT TREES:
• Best trimmed in winter
• Pruning for fruit production after bloom in early spring
MOUNTAIN LAUREL
• Best trimmed in summer or winter
• Dead or broken branches can be removed anytime
PECAN
• Safely trimmed all year
• Deadwood removal best in late winter
HACKBERRY
• Best trimmed early spring or late fall
• Maintained pruning can prevent breaks
MAGNOLIA
• Best trimmed late spring through early fall
• Pruning will stimulate new growth and more prolific flowering
CEDAR (ASHE JUNIPER)
• Safely trimmed all year
• Proper trimming can result in large beautiful evergreens
REDBUD
• Best trimmed in spring after flowers or late winter
• Pruning needed to prevent weakness at branch joints
