The ideal time to prune trees and shrubs is in late winter, when plants are mostly dormant. Finish heavy pruning by mid-February, before buds show evidence of swelling. Don't take off more than one-quarter of the living tissue during the year.
Be careful not to over-prune. Over-pruning can weaken or even kill a plant. It also can decrease the plant's food-making capability, reduce flowering and increase water needs because of new shoot growth. Situations where pruning is appropriate include:
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Be careful not to over-prune. Over-pruning can weaken or even kill a plant. It also can decrease the plant's food-making capability, reduce flowering and increase water needs because of new shoot growth. Situations where pruning is appropriate include:
- Plant training
- Plant health maintenance
- To improve the quality of flowers, fruit, foliage and/or stems
- Growth restriction
More pruning tips here from the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
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