Pruning trees

QuestionsPruning trees
ceebee Staff asked 13 years ago

I live in Sligo – I had a tree surgeon lined up to prune some trees in November after leaf fall – but then of course we had very cold weather so it has not yet been done. The trees are 22 years old – Birch Jacqmonteii, Beech and a Rowan. I’m wondering how long it takes the cuts to “heal”…. how long a window do I have after pruning before I can afford to get frost? I am keen to get it done before sap starts to rise so don’t want to leave it too late in the winter to get it done.