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normally the next year.
Late summer pruning may stimulate growth, especially on foundation evergreens and hedges. This new growth may not have time to harden off and can be killed by normal winter temperatures. Research has also shown that many spring flowing shrubs are more prone to winter damage if heavily pruned in the fall or winter. It is best to wait until after the coldest weather has past to do major pruning.
Plants in sheltered locations may also bloom or leaf out earlier than nearby plants exposed to the elements, thus increasing the chance of spring freeze injury.
Damage by ice and snow can be difficult to prevent, but some evergreens can be lightly pruned to help shed snow. Proper pruning of deciduous trees to remove branches with weak angles can also reduce the chance of breakage.
Winter damage can be minimized by the selection of hardy plants and by locating susceptible specimens out of intense wind or sun locations. Fall watering can be beneficial for evergreens, especially following a drought.
Late summer pruning is out, but light pruning to shape plants or remove weak branches is acceptable in the fall. Major pruning to reduce plant size should wait until late winter or early spring.
For more information about plant protection call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 6753619.
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