"Layne" wrote in message
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On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 03:18:39 GMT, "djay" wrote:
Hi djay,

Treedweller's advice is very good and should be followed. FWIW, I
usually prune in the winter after all the leaves have fallen. This
allows me to see the tree's branches better. Light pruning (less than
a 1/3) can be done any time of the year. Heavy pruning (more than a
1/3) should be done when the tree is dormant. Deciduous trees need
their leaves to produce enough nutrients to tide them over for the
winter and push out growth in the spring.

Layne

Again thanks Layne,

I will live with the "offending" branch for the rest of the season (for me
that's another 3 months) and trim it in Dec or Jan.

Thanks again! Djay