I have had a rash of calls from people wanting to prune. Now is not a good time. The only pruning that takes place in the fall is dead, damaged or hazardous limbs. Outside of those just hold off till late winter or early spring.
Dennis
Johnson County Extension

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Timing of Pruning
I have spend quite a bit of time researching Dr. Gilman on the web and his postings. Granted I have not read all of his post as they are extensive but the following is copied from one article, which was repeated numerous times.
When to prune
The best time to prune live branches may depend on the desired results. Growth is maximized and defects are easier to see on deciduous trees if live-branch pruning is done just before growth resumes in early spring. Pruning when trees are dormant can minimize the risk of pest problems associated with wounding and allows trees to take advantage of the full growing season to begin closing and compartmentalizing wounds. A few tree pathogens, such as the oak wilt fungus, may be spread if pruning wounds are made when the pathogen vectors are active. Susceptible trees should not be pruned during active transmission periods. Trees with Dutch elm disease should have symptomatic branches removed as soon as a branch shows flagging. Susceptible, uninfected elms should not be pruned during the growing season in regions where this disease is a problem.
Removal of dying, diseased, broken, or dead limbs can be accomplished at any time with little negative effect on the tree. Plant growth can be reduced if live-branch pruning takes place during or soon after the initial growth flush. This is when trees have just expended a great deal of stored energy to produce roots, foliage, and early shoot growth so pruning at this time is usually not recommended due to the potential stresses. Stressed trees should not be pruned at this time. - Source Dr. Ed Gilman, University of Florida. The link to the article is below.
When to Prune
Maybe the disconnect is between what is currently on his website and information presented in other outlets.
Great discussion and thanks for responding. This constructive discussion helps us all grow in our field.
Dennis
Timing of Pruning
Following is information copied and pasted from an Extension publication. The source of this is University of Minnesota. Pretty much all other University research based fact sheets stand behind these recommendations.
The late dormant season is best for most pruning. Pruning in late winter, just before spring growth starts, leaves fresh wounds exposed for only a short length of time before new growth begins the wound sealing process. Another advantage of dormant pruning is that it’s easier to make pruning decisions without leaves obscuring plant branch structure. Pruning at the proper time can avoid certain disease and physiological problems:
Pruning at the proper time can avoid certain disease and physiological problems:
To avoid oak wilt disease DO NOT prune oaks during April, May, or June. If oaks are wounded or must be pruned during these months, apply wound dressing to mask the odor of freshly cut wood so the beetles that spread oak wilt will not be attracted to the trees.
To avoid increased likelihood of stem cankers, prune honey locusts when they are still dormant in late winter. If they must be pruned in summer, avoid rainy or humid weather conditions.
Prune apple trees, including flowering crabapples, mountain ash, hawthorns and shrub cotoneasters in late winter (February-early April). Spring or summer pruning increases chances for infection and spread of the bacterial disease fireblight. Autumn or early winter pruning is more likely to result in drying and die-back at pruning sites.
Some trees have free-flowing sap that “bleeds” after late winter or early spring pruning. Though this bleeding causes little harm, it may still be a source of concern. To prevent bleeding, you could prune the following trees after their leaves are fully expanded in late spring or early summer. Never remove more than 1/4 of the live foliage.
Source University of Minnesota Extension
Dennis - Johnson County Extension
Tree pruning
We can find info to support either opinion. One person I have learned alot from is DR. Ed Gillman at the university of Florida. He does a great job of being cutting edge with the care of trees. I will also quote somthing from his book titled. An illustrated guide to Pruning. "Dead and diseased branches can be removed at any time. Live branches are best pruned in the dormant season or following a flush of growth after leaves harden and turn dark green. But if pruning is required to improve structure, in most cases go ahead and do it at other times as well" He also says" Light pruning(removing less than 10% of the foliage) can be performed on most species at any time" I think the important thing to take from this is timing of pruning cannot be summed up with a 1-2 sentence statment. Many factors must be considered prior to performing the pruning. Yes there are statments from experts that agree with both sides of this discusion. Thanks for your time.
Matt Evans
ISA Board Cert Master Arborist
KAA Cert. Arborist
BS Horticulture
Pruning
Is this for real? Pruning in most cases can happen anytime of year. In fact this time of year is the best time to prune trees that can contract diseses from spring or summer pruning. Oak wilt and dutch elm disease are 2 examples. There are many experts that suggest pruning of trees can be done almost anytime of the year. It is unwise to make such a general statment with such a broad topic as tree pruning. Its just not that simple.
Matt Evans
ISA Board Cert Master Arborist(#MW-3860B)
Kansas Cert. Arborist
BS Horticulture(K-STATE)