"Neil Cooper" wrote in message
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I have 4 old plum trees. Can I prune them now? I never know when is the
right time so any advice would be appreciated. I live in Cumbria.

Thanks Neil


Try http://tinyurl.com/gjrd

Slightly different from what I thought - but generally you prune in the
growing season to allow cuts to heal properly, so now is a good time,
although you will sacrifice some fruit.

Given that plum trees break their branches anyway I sometimes think that all
this concern about the right time to prune is wasted when the leaves drop
and you see loads of broken small branches.

Cheers
Dave R