Any steps to prune birch trees for structure are best done when the tree is young. For example, if the tree has two dominant ...

A: Sometimes, pruning to reduce the size and shape of a tree is one of the least beneficial actions to take, as far as the tree's health is concerned. If you are removing crossing branches or dead ...

February is a good month to prune a birch tree. If any trunks or low branches need to go, get to them when young. Small branches leave behind small wounds, which heal better.

Pruning is an acceptable and even ideal time to prune most trees. If nothing else, it's easier to see the branch structure. ... non-apple and non-birch pruning.

The exceptions to the 'deciduous tree' rule are maple, horse chestnut, birch, walnut and cherry trees which all bleed extensively, even towards the end of their dormant season, so prune these in ...

Summer’s the wrong time to be trimming trees. Rich in Fairfax Station writes, “I help a neighbor lady who has a large River Birch that’s very close to her front door.