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Pruning method for Pine<\/b> - This type is to be trimmed during its active growing season. That will give it time to grow new buds for next year. You can use hand prunes or simply break off the branches at the desired length.<\/p>\n
Pruning method for Arborvitae, Juniper and Chamaecyparis<\/b> - These three types of conifers should be pruned on new growth only because they do not grow on old wood. Where you see pliable green stems, that\u2019s where you can safely trim. If you remove brown and old stems, new ones won\u2019t grow back. The reason to trim these trees is for size control.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pruning method for Fir, Douglas fir and Spruce<\/b> - These types are usually cut to control their height. You should prune them during their dormant state. Make a cut half an inch above the buds and it will become the new leader when the growing season begins.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pruning method for Hemlock and Yew<\/b> - The best time to trim these conifers is either in late summer or late winter. After pruning, they get a growth spurt, so it shouldn\u2019t be done when they are actively growing. Furthermore, lightly trimming these types of trees will encourage their fullness.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n For smaller branches and shrubs, you can use your hands or a hand prune. What you must do is gently and lightly cut off the outermost branch tips and deceased or old branches, if any. This is done during dormancy so they can grow and become more full when the tree pushes new growth in spring.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to remember that the species of the tree matters for the best pruning time. And also to be careful not to overdo the pruning because the tree will end up with bare patches and even the leaves may turn brown prematurely, or worse, the tree may even die. That\u2019s why we would recommend turning to a professional gardener for cutting conifers. They can tell you if the time is right, how much pruning is necessary and can do the job for you much faster and safer than you would.\u00a0<\/p>\n Furthermore, if your plant is too high, you definitely would need someone with professional equipment to do the conifer pruning.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n How much to cut down a conifer tree?<\/h2>\n
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