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Too late to prune apple trees #737730

Asked March 05, 2021, 4:43 PM EST

Hi, I messed up and failed to prune my Haralson and Honey Crisp trees, and they need some pruning. They're ~8 yrs old or so, over 15 feet high. Given the warm weather, can I still prune them or will I cause potential harm/disease. Thanks, Scott

Washington County Minnesota

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It's not too late to prune your apple trees.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 05, 2021, 5:14 PM EST

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Too late to prune apple trees #737730

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