| I ahve a large silver maple. I live in No Va and it has been hot and t dry. Can I trim the lower limbs of this tree or do I wait until the first freeze> I want to remove the lower limbs. |
| I don't have a concrete answer for you. Silver maples and other large trees are best pruned in the late winter or early spring. Maples have a tendency to "bleed" sap when cut at this time. While it is not a health concern for the trees, it can make a mess as it pours down onto the the trunk - and it can stain the trunk. Another concern is that pruning cuts this late in the season will not have a chance to heal properly before cold weather sets in. I'd save the job for early next spring. |
