I have a pom-pom juniper. For years, I have been trimming off the new growth each spring before they get too long. This year I let them go, and the juniper looks like it stuck a branch into a light ...
A well-cared for tree requires some pruning, whether to enhance its natural shape to reveal its character; to control its size in relation to its surroundings; to increase or control flower and fruit ...
February is a good month to prune deciduous trees in many climates. As they are dormant, they suffer less stress from pruning, and there are fewer pests and diseases around at this time of year.