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Sunburnt oak
Posted: February 10th, 2018, 2:29 pm
by Beano
I bought an English oak this week which was sunburnt. It has pushed some new growth. Can I safely prune it back a little now? The intent would be getting the burnt leaves off but also shortening some branches which I think are too long.
Re: Sunburnt oak
Posted: February 10th, 2018, 2:48 pm
by rodm
Hi Beano
I would be inclined to wait awhile for two reasons
#1 autumn is coming soon
#2 while the burnt leaves are still on they will protect the new growth for more sunburn on them
Cheers RodM
Re: Sunburnt oak
Posted: February 10th, 2018, 3:28 pm
by Beano
Thank you RodM!