Too late in season to trim Red Pine branch? - Ask Extension
June 1, 2024
We have a 40' red pine whose lowest branches hang low to the ground. A few of the low branches hang into our neighbor's yard - making ...
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Too late in season to trim Red Pine branch? #871062
Asked June 01, 2024, 2:52 PM EDT
June 1, 2024
We have a 40' red pine whose lowest branches hang low to the ground. A few of the low branches hang into our neighbor's yard - making it difficult to mow under.
Is it safe for the tree if I remove a single branch in June? The branch is about 3" diameter.
Or should I wait until late winter/early spring?
I have researched proper 3-cut branch cutting technique.
Thank you.
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
The minimal pruning you have described is OK to do now and it will not harm the tree.
Thank you!
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