The best time??

[Treadmill]

When is the best time to 'prune' a Schubert cherry tree? I'd like to prune it now as the new growth has grown three to four feet and leaves are starting to fall? I pruned it for the first time last fall. As usual, your guidance is appreciated. I live in the Edmonton area.

[curtz]

I took a pruning coarse years ago, the best time is in the spring before they bloom is what I learnt.

[Justfishin73]

Spring or fall. Did mine in august, its fine. Now is perfect

[covey ridge]

We usually do ours in the spring. In my area I check frequently for black knot and amputate immediately.

[waterninja]

Call Greenland Nursery's in Sh. Pk. They have experts. I have heard that you should not prune cherry (and many other flowering trees) in the fall.

[hayseed]

Spring yep, I do for sure.

[Vacation]

Did my Evans cherries yesterday.

[graybeard]

The safest time is when the leaves all are gone. That is the indication that it is now dormant and you can safely prune.