Glossary, Plant Care
Pruning
Short definition
Pruning is cutting a plant to remove dead or damaged growth, control its size or direct where it grows next.
Cut dead and broken growth any time. Heavier shaping is best in the cooler months, because cuts heal slowly in summer heat.
Why it matters
For trees and palms, remove only what is dead or broken unless you have a reason to do more. For trees in communities, check the rules with your community manager first.