Weeping Pussy willow

Question

I have a weeping pussy willow that has a lot of suckers at the base of it. When should I cut these off? It is winter here in Tennessee, so should I wait until spring?

Thank you,

James.

Answer 1

The best time to prune a pussy willow is in late winter or very early spring. I think that suckers can be cut off at any time of year, though, since these are growths that the plant doesn't need.