On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:14:44 -0000, "McBad"
wrote:

Hi, we have a large flowering cherry in our garden which is getting too big.
I need some advice on pruning it. I'm guessing now might be about the right
time as it is shedding it's leaves all over our and our neighbours gardens.

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Any comments or advice would be apreciated. Is this the right time of year
to do it for example?

Thanks,

M

AIUI flowering cherries should only be pruned when in growth. This is
because they are susceptible to Silver Leaf disease, which enters
through open wounds especially over the winter months when they don't
heal. Pruning in the summer allows the cut surfaces to heal rapidly.


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Chris

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