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When To Prune Redbud #912209

Asked July 31, 2025, 4:13 PM EDT

Is it okay to prune redbud now rather than late winter/early spring? A couple of branches didn't leaf out this year and it would be easier to identify them now. Tree was planted about 3 or 4 years ago. Thanks!

Isanti County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for reaching out.  
Before you trim, scrape off a little bark or try to snap the dead branch to be sure it is dead.  If they are dead it won’t hurt to cut them off now.  I would not trim any live branches now.

Deb Kroon Replied July 31, 2025, 5:18 PM EDT

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