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2. When Not to Prune: 8 Times to Never Cut Back Your Plants - AOL

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   Fall is the best time to prune elms; elm bark beetles do not fly in autumn. Don’t prune oak trees in spring or summer when sap-feeding beetles actively spread oak wilt disease. Wait to prune ...

3. 10 Perennials You Should Prune In The Fall To Keep Your ... - AOL

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   Botanical Name:Iris spp. Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Slightly acidic to Neutral (6.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10. In ...

4. Conservationists: Plan oak trimming, cutting to avoid fungal ...

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   Mar. 27—TRAVERSE CITY — Conservation experts want area residents to carefully plan any pruning or trimming to their oak trees in an effort to prevent the spread of an invasive fungal disease.

5. Oak wilt - Wikipedia

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   Oak wilt is a devastating exotic disease, killing some trees rapidly in a single season. [7] Oak wilt is an important disease in urban areas where trees are highly valued. . The disease reduces property values because of the loss of trees and is economically costly to the property owner since they or the local government must pay for tree remo

6. Tree topping - Wikipedia

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   Large pruning wounds, such as those left behind in trees after topping, may become entry points for pathogens and may result in extensive decay. Decay undermines, to greater or lesser extent, the long-term health and physical stability of trees; most notably in those species which compartmentalize decay less effectively. Should a tree survive ...

7. Pruning - Wikipedia

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   The structural pruning can reduce tree stress, increase the lifespan of trees, and promotes resistance to damage due to natural weather events. Attributes of trees with good structure include excurrent growth by having a single dominant leader, branch unions without included bark, and a balanced canopy.