Q.leafless Japanese mock cherry
Only 1/2 of limbs of Japanese mock cherry have released this year. The nude limbs seem to be alive. Should I prune them off? Most leafless limbs seem alive – but leafless. Do I cut off/prune off all leafless limbs?
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on September 16, 2015
Dead branches can be pruned at any time.
Any other pruning should be done when the tree is dormant, early spring or winter.
Adding a slow release fertilizer in the spring will help the tree get going. You can even use a tree fertilizer spike.
If it has been dry I would increase watering and make sure that it is a deep watering. Shallow watering does more harm than good.
Adding 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch will help with moisture retention.
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