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Q: I missed pruning my cherry tree when it was dormant, and now it’s in full bloom. Is it too late to prune? A: No, it is not too late to prune your cherry tree this year in fact you may have saved ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close up of a pink crepe myrtle growing tree in bloom. The crepe myrtle is a spectacular tree and, if kept in good health, it ...

Q. We have a tulip tree that is at least 7 or 8 years old. How do you prune this tree, and when is the best time to do it? A. The tulip tree, aka saucer or Japanese magnolia, has various growth habits ...

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Q: Our 15-foot-tall kumquat tree bears a bumper crop each year. It is full of fruit now, but I notice that it is becoming very straggly. Would it be appropriate to prune it after the crop is finished?

Pruning fruit trees in August can feel counterintuitive. You might think you need to leave your apple and pear trees well alone while the fruit ripens. But, in my experience, a well-timed summer prune ...