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Recommended Plant Materials
for Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Zone 5B-The warmer part of Zone 5
Check HGTV for Other Zones
Zone 5: Deciduous Shrubs
Azalea, flame (Rhododendron calendulaceum)
Azalea, 'Exbury' and 'Knap Hill' hybrids
Azalea, Korean (Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense)
Azalea, Northern Lights series (Rhododendron 'Pink Lights', White Lights',
'Rosy Lights', 'Orchid Lights', etc.)
Barberry, Japanese (Berberis thunbergii)
Beautyberry, Japanese (Callicarpa japonica)
Blueberry, highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum)
Broom, Scotch or common (Cytisus scoparius)
Buckeye, bottlebrush (Aesculus parviflora)
Buckthorn, Carolina (Rhamnus carolinianus)
Buffalo-berry (Shepherdia canadensis)
Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii)
Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia)
Cinquefoil, bush (Potentilla fruticosa)
Cotoneaster, cranberry (Cotoneaster apiculatus)
Cotoneaster, many-flowered (Cotoneaster multiflorus)
Cotoneaster, rockspray or rock cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis)
Cotoneaster, spreading (Cotoneaster divaricatus)
Corneliancherry dogwood (Cornus mas)
Dogwood, Tatarian (Cornus alba)
Enkianthus, redvein (Enkianthus campanulatus)
Euonymus, winged, also called burning bush (Euonymus alatus)
Filbert, European (Corylus avellana)
Fothergilla, dwarf (Fothergilla gardenii)
Fothergilla, large (Fothergilla major)
Fringetree, white (Chionanthus virginicus)
Groundsel bush, Salt bush (Baccharis halimifolia)
Honeysuckle, winter (Lonicera fragrantissima)
Hydrangea, oakleaf (Hydrangea quercifolia)
Hydrangea, smooth (Hydrangea arborescens)
Hydrangea, panicle (Hydrangea paniculata)
Kerria, Japanese (Kerria japonica)
Lilac (Syringa)
Plum, Chickasaw (Prunus angustifolia)
Quince, flowering (Chaenomeles speciosa)
Redosier dogwood, redtwig dogwood (Cornus sericea)
Rhododendron, Korean (Rhododendron mucronulatum)
Rose, redleaf (Rosa glauca or Rosa rubrifolia)
Rose, rugosa (Rosa rugosa)
Rose-of-Sharon, shrub althea (Hibiscus syriacus)
Rusty blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum)
Serviceberry, downy (Amelanchier arborea)
Serviceberry, Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia)
Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata)
Smoketree, Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria)
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Spirea, Bumald (Spiraea x bumalda)
Spirea, thunberg (Spiraea thunbergii)
Spirea, Vanhoutte (Spiraea x vanhouttei)
St. Johnswort, shrubby (Hypericum prolificum)
Sumac, staghorn (Rhus hirta)
Summersweet clethra, sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia)
Sweet fern (Comptonia peregrina)
Sweetshrub, also Carolina allspice, strawberry shrub, spicebush (Calycanthus floridus)
Sweetspire, Virginia (Itea virginica)
Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima)
Viburnum, American cranberrrybush (Viburnum trilobum)
Viburnum, arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum)
Viburnum, Burkwood (Viburnum x burkwoodii)
Viburnum, doublefile (Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum)
Viburnum, European cranberrybush (Viburnum opulus)
Viburnum, Koreanspice (Viburnum carlesii)
Weigela (Weigela florida)
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
Winterhazel, fragrant (Corylopsis glabrescens)
Witchhazel, Chinese (Hamamelis mollis)
Witchhazel, hybrid (Hamamelis x intermedia)
Zone 5: Deciduous Trees
Alder, mountain (Alnus tenuifolia)
Amur maackia (Maackia amurensis)
Ash, European mountain (Sorbus aucuparia)
Aspen, quaking (Populus tremuloides)
Beech, American (Fagus grandifolia)
Beech, weeping (Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula')
Birch, paper (also called canoe birch, white birch) (Betula papyrifera)
Birch, river (Betula nigra)
Box elder (Acer negundo)
Buckeye, red (Aesculus pavia)
Buckeye, yellow (Aesculus flava)
Butternut (Juglans cinerea)
Cherry, Japanese flowering (Prunus x yedoensis)
Cherry, weeping Higan (Prunus subhirtella var. pendula)
Chittamwood, gum bumelia (Bumelia lanuginosa)
Chokecherry, Amur (Prunus maackii)
Coffeetree, Kentucky (Gymnocladus dioicus)
Cottonwood, black (Populus balsamifera)
Crabapple, flowering (Malus)
Corneliancherry dogwood (Cornus mas)
Dogwood, flowering (Cornus florida)
Dogwood, kousa (Cornus kousa)
Elm, American (Ulmus americana)
Elm, Lacebark or Chinese (Ulmus parvifolia)
Evodia (Evodia sp.)
Franklinia (Franklinia alatamaha)
Fringetree, white (Chionanthus virginicus)
Goldenrain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)
Hackberry, common (Celtis occidentalis)
Hawthorn, green (Crataegus viridis)
Hickory, pignut (Carya glabra)
Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis)
Hophornbeam, Eastern, American hophornbeam, ironwood (Ostrya virginiana)
Hoptree (Ptelea trifoliata)
Hornbeam, American (Carpinus caroliniana)
Hornbeam, European (Carpinus betulus)
Horsechestnut, common, European horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
Horsechestnut, red (Aesculus x carnea)
Katsuratree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
Laburnum, waterer or goldenchain tree (Laburnum x watereri)
Larch, Eastern, American larch (Larix laricina)
Linden, littleleaf (Tilia cordata)
Locust, black (Robinia pseudoacacia)
Magnolia, saucer (Magnolia x soulangiana)
Magnolia, star (Magnolia stellata)
Magnolia, sweetbay (Magnolia virginiana)
Maple, amur (Acer ginnala)
Maple, bigleaf (Acer macrophyllum)
Maple, hedge (Acer campestre)
Maple, Japanese (Acer palmatum) (hardiness depends on cultivar)
Maple, Norway (Acer platanoides)
Maple, paperbark (Acer griseum)
Maple, red (Acer rubrum)
Maple, sugar (Acer saccharum)
Maple, trident (Acer buergerianum)
Oak, bur (Quercus macrocarpa)
Oak, chestnut (Quercus prinus)
Oak, pin (Quercus palustris)
Oak, post (Quercus stellata)
Oak, northern red (Quercus rubrus)
Oak, Shumard (Quercus shumardii)
Oak, swamp chestnut (Quercus michauxii)
Oak, white (Quercus alba)
Osage orange (Maclura pomifera)
Pawpaw, common (Asimina triloba)
Pear, flowering (Pyrus sp.)
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
Plum, blireiana (Prunus x blireiana)
Poplar, white (Populus alba)
Possumhaw (Ilex decidua)
Redbud, Eastern (Cercis canadensis)
Redwood, dawn (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) (deciduous conifer)
Sassafras, common (Sassafras albidum)
Silverbell, Carolina (Halesia tetraptera)
Snowbell, fragrant (Styrax obassia)
Snowbell, Japanese (Styrax japonicus)
Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
Stewartia, Japanese (Stewartia pseudocamellia)
Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata)
Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
Tupelo, black (Nyssa sylvatica)
Walnut, black (Juglans nigra)
Walnut, English (Juglans regia)
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
Witchhazel, common (Hamamelis virginiana)
Yellowwood, American yellowwood (Cladrastis lutea)
Zelkova, Japanese (Zelkova serrata)
Zone 5: Broadleaf Evergreens
Boxwood, common (Buxus sempervirens)
Broom (Cytisus purgans)
Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)
Cotoneaster, bearberry (Cotoneaster dammeri)
Daphne, rose, also called garland flower (Daphne cneorum)
Euonymus, spreading (Euonymus kiautschovicus)
Germander, wall (Teucrium chamaedrys)
Grapeholly, Oregon (Mahonia aquifolium)
Holly, American (Ilex opaca)
Holly, blue (Ilex x meserveae) hybrids
Holly, Japanese (Ilex crenata), specific cultivars
Holly, longstalk (Ilex pedunculosa)
Inkberry (Ilex glabra)
Labrador tea (Ledum groenlandicum)
Leucothoe, drooping (Leucothoe fontanesiana)
Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia)
Pieris, Japanese (Pieris japonica)
Rhododendron, Catawba (Rhododendron catawbiense)
Rhododendron, selected hybrids of P.J.M. series
Yucca (Yucca)
Zone 5: Conifers
Arborvitae, Eastern (Thuja occidentalis)
Arborvitae, Giant or Western (Thuja plicata)
Cryptomeria, Japanese (Cryptomeria japonica)
Cypress, bald (Taxodium distichum), deciduous conifer
Falsecypress, Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa)
Falsecypress, Sawara or Japanese (Chamaecyparis pisifera)
Falsecypress, Whitecedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides)
Fir, Douglas (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Fir, fraser or southern balsam (Abies fraseri)
Fir, Nordmann (Abies nordmanniana)
Fir, veitch (Abies veitchii)
Fir, white (Abies concolor)
Hemlock, Canadian or Eastern (Tsuga canadensis)
Juniper, Chinese (Juniperus chinensis)
Common juniper (Juniperus communis)
Juniper, creeping (Juniperus horizontalis)
Juniper, japgarden (Juniperus procumbens)
Juniper, Rocky Mountain, also called Colorado redcedar (Juniperus scopulorum)
Juniper, savin (Juniperus sabina)
Juniper, singleseed or flaky (Juniperus squamata)
Pine, Austrian (Pinus nigra)
Pine, Eastern white (Pinus strobus)
Pine, Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora)
Pine, Japanese umbrella (Sciadopitys verticillata)
Pine, lacebark (Pinus bungeana)
Pine, mugo (Pinus mugo)
Pine, ponderosa (Pinus ponderosa)
Pine, red (Pinus resinosa)
Redcedar, Eastern (Juniperus virginiana)
Redwood, dawn (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) (deciduous conifer)
Spruce, bird's nest (Picea abies 'Nidiformis')
Spruce, Colorado (Picea pungens)
Spruce, Norway (Picea abies)
Yew, Anglojap (Taxus x media)
Yew, Canadian (Taxus canadensis)
Zone 5: Perennials
Glossy Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora) (woody shrub in warmer climates)
Aster or Hardy Aster (Aster sp.)
Astilbe (Astilbe sp.)
Baby's breath (Gypsophila paniculata)
Balloon flower or Chinese bellflower (Platycodon grandiflorus)
Barrenwort (Epimedium)
Basket-of-gold (Aurinia saxatilis)
Beardtongue, penstemon (Penstemon)
Bear's breeches (Acanthus sp.)
Bee balm, Oswego tea (Monarda sp.)
Begonia, hardy (Begonia grandis)
Bellflower (Campanula sp.)
Bergenia (Bergenia sp.)
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia sp.)
Blanket flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora)
Bleeding heart (Dicentra)
Blue fescue (Festuca glauca)
Bluestar, or amsonia (Amsonia tabernaemontana)
Boltonia (Boltonia asteroides)
Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla)
Bugbane (Cimicifuga)
Bugleweed (Ajuga sp.)
Bugloss (Anchusa)
Calamint, lesser (Calamintha nepetoides), hardy to Zone 5b
Campion, catchfly (Lychnis)
Candytuft (Iberis)
Cardinal flower (Lobelia)
Chamomile (Anthemis)
Chrysanthemum, Mum (Chrysanthemum)
Cinquefoil, Nepal (Potentilla nepalensis)
Colewort (Crambe cordifolia)
Columbine (Aquilegia)
Coneflower (Echinacea sp.)
Coral bells, alumroot (Heuchera)
Coreopsis, common (Coreopsis grandiflora)
Coreopsis, threadleaf, tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata)
Cranesbill (Geranium)
Crocosmia (Crocosmia crocosmiiflora) hybrids
Daylily (Hemerocallis sp.)
Delphinium (Delphinium)
Dianthus, pink, carnation (Dianthus)
Feather reed grass (Calamagrostis sp.)
Fleabane (Erigeron)
Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia)
Foxglove (Digitalis)
Gas plant (Dictamnus)
Gayfeather (Liatris)
Globeflower (Trollius)
Goatsbeard (Aruncus sp.)
Golden-ray (Ligularia)
Hellebore (Helleborus)
Hibiscus, rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)
Hibiscus, swamp (Hibiscus coccineus)
Hosta (Hosta sp.)
Hyssop, sunset (Agastache rupestris)
Inula, swordleaf (Inula ensifolia)
Iris, bearded (Iris hybrids)
Iris, crested (Iris cristata)
Iris, Japanese (Iris ensata)
Iris, Louisiana
Iris, reticulated (Iris reticulata)
Iris, Siberian (Iris sibirica)
Lady's mantle (Alchemilla)
Lamb's ear, betony (Stachys)
Leopard's-bane (Doronicum)
Lily (Lilium)
Lily, Canada (Lilium canadense)
Lily, gold band (Lilium auratum)
Lupine (Lupinus)
Maiden grass, Eulalia (Miscanthus sp.)
Meadow rue (Thalictrum)
Meadowsweet (Filipendula)
Onion, flowering (Allium)
Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis)
Peony (Paenoia)
Phlox, garden (Phlox paniculata)
Pincushion flower (Scabiosa)
Poppy (Papaver)
Plumbago, leadwort (Ceratostigma)
Primrose (Primula)
Red-hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria)
Sage, common (Salvia officinalis)
Sage, Russian (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
Salvia, perennial (Salvia x superba)
Sandwort (Arenaria)
Sea holly (Eryngium)
Sea lavender (Limonium)
Solomon's seal (Polygonatum)
Speedwell (Veronica)
Sunflower (Helianthus)
Sunflower, false (Heliopsis helianthoides)
Thrift, sea pink (Armeria)
Thrift, moss pink (Phlox subulata)
Thyme (Thymus sp.)
Valerian, red (Centranthus)
Violet (Viola)
Windflower (Anemone)
Wormwood (Artemisia)
Yarrow (Achillea)
Zone 5: Vines
Akebia (Akebia quinata)
Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
Clematis (Clematis), selected varieties
Clematis, sweetautumn (Clematis terniflora)
Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata), protected areas of Zone 5b
Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia durior)
Goldflame honeysuckle (Lonicera x heckrottii x 'Goldflame')
Gourd (Curcubita, Lagenaria and Luffa), annual
Morning glory (Ipomoea tricolor), annual
Passionflower (Passiflora), in protected areas
Purple hyacinth bean (Lablab purpurea, formerly Dolichos lablab), annual
Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans)
Wisteria (Wisteria sp.)


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Lawn Tips
Once Crabgrass gets foothold in your lawn it can be
difficult to fend off (even with the best pre-emergent control products!)
However it can be done! Here
is what we recommend!
The first step is to purchase our Crabgrass
Killer! This chemical is formulated to specifically attack
the roots of crabgrass! It is a
Post-emergence control for grassy weeds in Bermuda, zoysia and bluegrass lawns.
It kills crabgrass, sandbur, dallisgrass, johnsongrass, goosegrass,
barnyardgrass and more.
This concentrate and will cover up to 4,000 square feet!
For Blue Grass mix 2 oz (4 tablespoons) in 1 gallon of water to cover 200
sq. ft. Spot treat the areas that are infested with crabgrass.
The second step is critical for optimal application --
always mix a "Spreader Sticker" with the weed killing chemical.
The "spreader sticker" we recommend is called Wilt
Pruf. Mixing a spreader sticker (1 oz. per gallon) with a weed
killer will ensure the chemical spreads over the entire foliage area and then
sticks! As an added benefit, it
will keep an application from washing off during an unexpected spring rain
storm!
The weed should begin to wilt and brown within 5 days --
spot treat as needed every two weeks until you have killed off that nasty
crabgrass! It should not take more than 2-3 applications to wipe out event he
most mature crabgrass.
A couple of other notes: For best results, apply Crabgrass
Killer to the lawn in the morning (after dew has dried) on a sunny, calm day to
allow maximum absorption of the weed killer.
Higher temperatures result in a quicker uptake of this product for faster
control. However, do not apply
Crabgrass Killer if temperatures exceed 90 degrees. If daytime temperatures are
expected to exceed 90 degrees, apply the product in early morning when it is
cooler.
The combination of these two products will take care of
your weed problem!
Click
Here to Learn More about Crabgrass Killer
Click
Here to Learn More About Wilt Pruf.
Mosquito Facts & West Nile Virus Update
Mosquito Facts
Mosquito,
the name is Spanish for little fly. There are 3000
different kinds of mosquitoes and a worldwide population of 100
trillion!! Most are in tropical
climates, but there are mosquitoes in arctic and desert regions.
They can fly up to 10
mph, dart between raindrops and even fly backwards. Most live and
die close to where they hatch, but some are strong flyers that travel
many miles in search of a victim.
Only female
mosquitoes bite. They require a blood meal in order
to develop eggs to make more mosquitoes. Most female
mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water.
Stagnant ponds, ditches and fresh or salt water wetlands are
favorites, but even a few tablespoons of water in a flower pot
or old auto tire will do. The eggs hatch, become swimming
larvae, then pupae and finally flying adults. Mosquito
larvae are an important source of food for certain fish, birds,
bats and other animals. To reduce Mosquito infestation we
recommend using the following products
Mosquito
Bits or Mosquito
Dunks. A
SkeeterVac
is a long term and highly effective solution for eliminating mosquitoes
.
SkeeterVac's
patent pending scientifically proven technology creates an atmosphere
biting mosquitoes can't resist: warmth, water vapor, carbon dioxide and
odorants. Then it finishes off the job by trapping and killing those
biting pests so your outdoor experiences are safer and more enjoyable.
What's
being done about Mosquitoes and what you can do.
In their quest for blood,
mosquitoes may bite birds, frogs, snakes, and mammals, including people.
Some, called peridomestic mosquitoes actually live and breed
around homes just to be near us.
24 hours or so after
hatching, a female mosquito flies off in search of a meal. She
homes in on body warmth, odor, moisture and the carbon dioxide we
exhale. When she bites, the mosquito
injects a bit of saliva that slows coagulation so blood flows freely. It's your body's allergic reaction to the saliva that caused the welt
and itching sensation.
Mosquitoes can
also transmit canine heartworm, which is fatal to dogs once
contracted. For protection, pet owners can purchase a
preventative medicine from their veterinarian.
Generally, the trend in
the U.S. is away from spraying adult mosquitoes with chemicals.
Whenever possible, government health authorities control large tracts of
mosquito breeding land by larviciding. They use low
toxicity biopesticides like
B.t.i. (Bacillius thuringiensis subspecies
israelensis), a live bacteria that's deadly to mosquito larvae,
harmless to other living things.
The mosquito that bit you
last night may have hatched in the birdbath right in your own back yard.
At home or with school or community groups, you can effectively reduce
mosquito problems using common sense and environmentally-conscious
methods.
Organize
a neighborhood cleanup. Its great community project that
will eliminate lots of potential mosquito breeding spots and
improve the view! Look for places where rainwater collects and
stands. Old car tires, drain flower pots, children's wading pools and tree
holes.
Goldfish
and fresh water minnows (Gambusia affinis) will
both eat mosquito larvae.
Microbe Lift is
an ideal supplement to protect pond areas for excessive mosquito hatchlings.
Check with your local mosquito control agency about availability and local
regulations. Flush birdbaths and fountains weekly. Clean clogged gutters and
drains, cover cesspools.
Let
Yardiac.com help you!
To
Humans and domestic animals, mosquitoes are a nuisance and a health
hazard since mosquitoes can transmit a variety of diseases.
Fortunately Yardiac.com
is there to help and protect you from the health risk mosquitoes
present. When you can't flush or drain stagnant pools, low-lying
wet areas, tree holes, unused swimming pools and rain barrels, use a
B.T.I. product like
Mosquito
Bits or
Mosquito
Dunks.
Pruning is a vital part of plant and tree care. This task can be confusing so we developed the following guide to help you prune properly.
Three basic tools suffice for most pruning jobs: shears, loppers, and a pruning
saw. Keep them sharp for clean cuts; disinfect after pruning diseased material.
1. When Do Roses Need To Be Pruned?
Prune in winter or early spring when plants are still dormant. Prune plants to maintain symmetrical
bushes and to encourage strong new growth. Cut back all
previous years growth as much as one-third its length. Remove branches that cross through center and remove plants understock.
Also prune weak and dead stems as needed. This will also encourage strong new growth.
2. When Do Crepe Myrtles Need To Be Pruned?
The best time to prune crepe myrtles is in February. Prune out twiggy stems and any dead wood. Thin out
crossing or crowding branches in the plants center. If tree form,
prune lower branches. Prune top to maintain symmetry. Each year
after flowering, cut 12 to 18 inches off the tips of branches that have bloomed.
3. When Do Hollies Need To Be Pruned?
Prune in winter or early spring mostly to shape plants. Cut back wayward branches and prune
out weak unproductive dead stems as needed.
4. When Do Butterfly Bushes Need To Be Pruned?
Butterfly bushes bloom in summer on new
spring growth. They can be pruned in late winter or early spring. By
pruning old blooms you will encourage new flowers. Also prune out old dead
and unproductive branches.
5. When Do Hydrangeas Need To Be Pruned?
Hydrangeas fall into two groups.
Some you prune in early spring and others after the flowers fade.
- Early Spring Pruning
Hydrangeas bloom on new growth. These plants are Climbing
Hydrangea, Annabelle, Grandiflora, and PeeGees.
- After-Bloom Pruning
Hydrangeas bloom on last years stems. These include Bigleaf
Hydrangeas, Oakleaf Hydrangeas, Lacecaps, SummerBeauty, and Nikko
Blue. Pruning should be done when the flower has faded. Cut back the flowering stems to the strongest pair of new shoots. As plants mature, begin to thin out the oldest woody stems. Remove crowded crossing, broken, or dead branches.
6. When Do Clematis Need To Be Pruned?
Clematis can be put in three
categories: Spring-flowering, summer-flowering , and twice-flowering.
- Spring-blooming
Clematis produce flowers on stems that grew during the previous year.
Prune when flowers are done blooming. Cut back the flowers that are
now dead. Prune out any old dead stems as well.
- Summer-blooming
Plants bloom on new growth produced in the spring. Cut back stems before new growth begins. Late autumn or early spring is a good time to prune. Cut back about 12 inches of old growth. Each year the vine will grow larger and stronger.
- Twice-blooming
Plants first bloom in spring on stems produced the previous year.
Late summer or fall will be the next bloom time. In late fall or very early spring, prune lightly to thin the stems. After the spring bloom, prune more heavily for more healthy stems to develop for the next bloom. After a second bloom, prune old flowers away.
7. When Do Fruit Trees Need To Be Pruned?
The most common fruit trees are apple, peach, pear and cherry.
- Apple Trees
Apple trees should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Always remove all suckers (summer is a great time).
Also remove dead and other unproductive branches as needed.
- Peach Trees
Peach trees are fast growing and need to be pruned in winter.
Without pruning the peaches will grow farther away from the tree's center.
This will put great strain on the branches, causing them to break. In winter, thin out upward-growing branches that cross in tree's center.
- Pear Trees
Prune back in early spring. Always prune dead and unproductive
branches as needed.
- Cherry Trees
Prune in winter. Prune out branches that cross in center and dead unproductive branches as needed.
8. When Do Azaleas and Rhododendrons Need To Be Pruned?
They can be pruned in winter or early spring.
However pruning at this time will prevent plants from producing many blooms. The best time to prune azaleas and rhododendrons is just after their blooming period in spring. If you prune
at this time , no additional pruning will be necessary.
9 When Do Junipers Need To Be Pruned?
Junipers need very minimal pruning. They should be pruned to correct their shape, to accent their form, or to limit their size. This should be done during the juniper's growing stages
in mid-summer.
10. When Do Flowering Trees Need To Be Pruned?
Flowering trees should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Prune as little as possible. Dead branches, branches that cross in the center, and branches that are unproductive should be pruned out.
Three basic tools suffice for most pruning jobs: shears, loppers, and a pruning
saw. Keep them sharp for clean cuts; disinfect after pruning diseased material.


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