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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Hyacinth on February 17, 2008, 15:49:37

Title: Pruning prunus - too late?
Post by: Hyacinth on February 17, 2008, 15:49:37

....my feeling is that it may be too late to do this job now -  any advice please?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Pruning prunus - too late?
Post by: star on February 17, 2008, 18:06:35

I always thought that prunus was a summer pruning task. Something to do with silver leaf, the cuts heal much quicker in summer with less chance of the pathogen gaining entry at the wound site.

But hey! I dont know how to prune blackcurrants!! Im sure a knowledgeable pruner will along very soon ;)

Title: Re: Pruning prunus - too late?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 17, 2008, 18:42:04

I think you should prune plums, and presumably other prunus, in the growing season.

Title: Re: Pruning prunus - too late?
Post by: Hyacinth on February 17, 2008, 19:17:42

Thanks both. Star, that was my thought too. :)