Decorative evergreen plants
Although they seem to be growing, pruning them in January may harm them. These plants have a limited ability to regenerate in the colder months, which increases the risk of infection and damage.
Trees that secrete intense sap
Trees like birch, maple or walnut these are real “sensitive” winter pruning plants. In January, plant sap is still circulating intensively, and cutting wounds may not heal for a long time, which weakens the plants and makes them susceptible to diseases.
Bushes blooming on last year’s shoots
Forsythia, lilacs, lilacs and peonies These are plants that have already developed flower buds in the previous season. By pruning them in winter, you deprive them of the opportunity to bloom in the coming spring.
There are also plants that can be pruned in January and not only will it not harm them, but it will strengthen them and make them bloom more abundantly in spring. Many species are even waiting for – give them special care apple trees, pear trees, currants, gooseberries, raspberries and haskap berries.
In winter, sap circulates slower and cut wounds close quicklyregeneration is faster and in spring the plants are healthy, strong and blooming profusely.
Not only the cutting of bushes and trees is carried out in January. This is also the right time to protect them against pests and bark damage caused by sudden changes in temperature. However, remember to perform this treatment on a dry, sunny day when the temperature exceeds 5°C.
Winter pruning is an effective method for rejuvenation and strengthening of some plantshowever, not all of them tolerate this treatment well. Before starting work, check the needs of your plants and adjust the care schedule to their requirements.
