Q.Zone 5. Purple Leaf Sand Cherry. Is It OK To Do A Major Pruning On July 15?
I have an 8 year old cherry that got 6 years rabbits chewed it to within 12 of the ground during the winter. This past winter I fenced it off so the rabbits went elsewhere. Now most of the limbs/branches are about 4 feet long but only have leafs on the top 12 inches. I believe I should cut them back to stem these are growing from. When is the question. Now? In the fall? Or early spring?⁹
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It wouldn't hurt to prune out a few of the scraggliest ones now, but save any major pruning for late winter. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sand-cherry/pruning-plum-leaf-sand-cherry.htm