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I saw your report on trimming and shaping shrubs and wondered when was the best time. No, it is not too late to trim your boxwoods. I prune my boxwood hedge twice a year, once in the very early spring and again in late summer. Believe it or not, the hedge thrives from this kind of treatment. Boxwoods are a broad-leafed evergreen â just like hollies, azaleas and rhododendrons.
In the summer months, pruning oak trees can attract small beetles that spread oak wilt fungus disease. If you don't prune your oak trees between April and October, you can prevent your oaks from getting this disease. Prune your oak tree first for safety reasons, then for the health of the tree.Remove branches that are growing too low or could potentially break and hurt someone, as well as branches that are in the way of another branch. Any weak branches should be removed, including branches that are dying or dead.rune your oak tree first for safety reasons, then for the health of the tree. Remove branches that are growing too low or could potentially break and hurt someone, as well as branches that are in the way of another branch. Any weak branches should be removed, including branches that are dying or dead.