It can also be used for keeping trees trimmed to a fixed height. Coppicing involves pruning growth back to, or near, ground level in winter and is used for coloured willow and hazel varieties.

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Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

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Here’s what to prune in the winter months, according to Henchman. 1. Ornamental trees The experts said: “Deciduous ornamental trees benefit from pruning in the winter as they are in their ...

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This reduces the risk of silver leaf disease which is most widespread in winter. Initial pruning and training of young trees is best carried out in spring, just as the buds are breaking. Other pruning ...

The weeping willow tree is susceptible to many diseases such as powdery mildew, tar spot fungus, and bacteria blight, but the damages can be diminished by pruning and use of fungicide. Brockman, C.F.