On Sun, 7 Aug 2005 09:32:06 +0100, "Tumbleweed"
wrote:

Just for the record pruned my one remaining cherry tree yesterday. So if you
see me posting next year its dying, remind me that August isnt a good time
for pruning them.
(the last one I pruned died, cant recall when I pruned that one though)

AIUI cherries should be pruned in the summer while the tree is in
growth, so that the wound can heal and prevent silver leaf disease
taking hold. Pruning in winter allows the disease to enter through the
wounds, as they remain open for much longer, and it will eventually
kill the tree. But this might only apply to ornamental cherries, not
fruiting types.


--
Chris

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