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Low hanging tree branch

#1 · 19th May 2024, 11:05 am

Hi everyone! I'm an absolute novice 🙂

We just moved into a property and the garden needs a bit of attention. Especially, there is a tree that has a very low hanging branch (see picture), but my feeling is that it's a little too late in the season to cut it back (along with it's other smaller friends). What do you reckon we should do? I am worried as it's growing over the small olive tree!

Thanks for your help!

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#2 · 24th May 2024, 7:35 am

Hi @giuliog

Thanks for your question on when to cut low hanging tree branches.

The best advice with tree pruning is to wait until winter for deciduous trees (those that shed their leaves each Autumn) and for evergreen choose early Spring (when they are ready to put on new growth and more likely to heal quickly).

Always take the cut either right back to the main trunk or a suitable outward facing side shoot using clean sharp tools like secateurs or loppers depending on the thickness of the branch.

You may find my tree crown lifting guide helpful here too.