"Tumbleweed" wrote in message
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"Daisy" wrote in message
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I have two flowering cherries (about 20-30ft tall) and was wondering
when the best time would be to cut them back as they are in serious
need of it.

Thanks.



I cut my cherry back in spring and killed it. So I'd rule that season out
:-)

Cherry = Prunus (whatever)....
Think Plum tree.
Unlike apple trees, they are more susceptible to certain nasties, which,
having pruned it in spring when the sap was rising, is probably what
happened to yours.
Therefore, best time is either July (yes I know it sounds odd) or during a
cold mid winter.

Patrick