"Peter H" wrote:
"Allen Lai" wrote in message
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Hi there,

I am living in Toronto, Ontario, got a Cherry Tree and a maple at the
back yard, am thinking of thinning it out, is it a good time now in
November or should I wait till spring. Anything I have to pay special
attention to
when
I cut the branches ? Your advise will be very much appreciated.

Al



This isn't a good time to be pruning trees in this area. They are
beginning to "harden off" for winter and you would be stimulating new
growth if you pruned them now. I'm not an arborist, but have taken a
course or two in tree management. I think as a general rule deciduous
trees are best pruned in the winter with the summer being a second
choice.

You should be careful when taking on this project. There is an art/skill
to this work which is underappreciated by the general public. My b/inlaw
ruined two mature maples with his attempts at pruning them. Not only did
he lose two beautiful specimens, but it cost him a lot of money to have
them taken down and removed.

Peter H

Good advice, Peter, wait until winter.