NMc wrote in message ...
In SW France (arguably the plum/prune capital of the world) they prune in
February, when it's v.cold and wet. P'raps it doesn't really matter.



Pruning is one aspect of growing fruit that does not translate
very well to different climates. Silver-leaf disease is a known
risk in the UK, and kills plum trees. The experts say that the
risk of silver leaf is best avoided by pruning when the leaves are
on, and though recommendations differ slightly, they all suggest
times in the first half of the growing season.

Yes, it does really matter.

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Anton