Timing is everything when it comes to pruning a silver birch. October to February is the best time – and Alan is here to explain why. | BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

❓When’s the BEST time to prune your fruit trees? 🌳✂️ It actually depends! 🍑🍐🍎 👉 Dead, damaged, diseased, or disoriented branches? Anytime! 👉 Winter = prune for structure (thin & shape). 👉 Spring = control vigorous growth (pears, peaches, plums). 👉 Summer = heading cuts to keep trees down around 8ft & reduce vigor. 🍂 Just don’t prune too much in fall, or cold weather can damage that tender new growth! What season do you usually prune your fruit trees in? Drop your answer in the comments