Ginkgo trees – Pruning: I was going to prune my 10-year-old ginkgo tree earlier this year and the time just got away from me. When is the best time to do the pruning?
Late winter or early spring is the ideal time for pruning because there are no leaves on the tree to hide the branching structure. Pruning at this time helps make it easier to decide which branches to leave and which to prune. Reduced structure visibility when the tree is leafed out may make choices more difficult. Early spring is also the time of most rapid growth, so wounds close more quickly. It is important for the long-term health of the tree that proper pruning practices be followed. There is never a bad time to prune to correct a growth defect in the tree or to remove a dead or dangerous branch.
