Late Winter to Early Spring
This is often the ideal time for pruning most deciduous trees because they are dormant, which reduces the risk of damaging the tree. Pruning at this time also promotes healthy spring growth.
Summer
Light pruning can be done in the summer to remove dead or damaged branches and help shape the tree. However, excessive pruning in the summer can stress the tree.
Avoid Pruning in Fall
Pruning in the fall can encourage new growth that won’t have enough time to heal before the cold winter months, which can damage the tree.