Originally Posted by allen73

For most of the people it is very hard part to decide when to start and where to cut the trees. So don't worry about it just remove all the dead, disease, injured, weak and twiggy growth of your tree.

Next remove shoots or twigs that are growing in the wrong direction, getting out of
bounds, or crowding and crossing other limbs. Finally finish the job by thinning out where
necessary for even spacing of branches, ease of spraying, and to maintain moderate growth and good annual flower production. Most shrubs and trees look better if pruned so they can keep their natural shape. When making pruning cuts, cut back to a side shoot, branch or
bud. Make the cuts close enough that no stubs are left.