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Spring also is a good time to prune evergreen trees (fir, spruce, pines, etc.) as well as trim evergreen hedges, such as yews, boxwoods, hollies, and privets.

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When pruning large limbs off trees, begin with an undercut first. This is a cut from the bottom up, about one-third of the way through the limb, 4 inches or so away from the main trunk.

However, some gardeners prune evergreens to encourage bushier growth. On pines, this would normally be late spring or early summer, when “candles” of new growth have emerged from terminal buds.

Deciduous trees and shrubs and most evergreens respond well to pre-spring pruning. Now is your opportunity to reduce the size of plants that have outgrown their space, correct symmetry issues and ...

To avoid the need to prune an evergreen, keep mature size in mind when selecting and planting. Evergreen trees become quite wide at their base. Don’t assume a tree can be pruned to prevent it ...