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Pruning in mid february #924641

Asked February 16, 2026, 12:11 PM EST

Can I prune evergreens and confers now? what can I safely prune now? Thank you

Cuyahoga County Ohio

Expert Response

Good afternoon!
I found this very thorough article on pruning evergreens.  Since there are different types of conifers, pruning time can vary as well as the reason why you are pruning.  The article below sums it up very  well:
https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/430/430-457/430-457.html
I hope you found this helpful!
Thanks for using Ask A Master Gardener!

Leslie
EMG
An Ask Extension Expert Replied February 19, 2026, 3:05 PM EST

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