You need to leave green material on any shoot you cut as leylandii will not regrow from brown wood.
When you prune trees, they bloom because energy reserves are made to serve the branches.
what is the best time of the year to prune liveoaks
The best time to prune not only fig trees but all fruit trees in the south (including Louisiana) is in February. Luckily fig trees are very productive even without a lot of pruning so you can prune just a bit or a lot depending on what you like. The recommendation for pruning however is to prune dead, damaged and diseased limbs as well as tree limbs that are rubbing together. If you stick to that recommendation you will have a high yield of fruit and a healthy tree.
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There many landscapers in the Branson, Missouri area who are available to prune your trees. Elite Landscaping is off Highway 76. Their telephone number is 417-332-0606.
Guava Trees should be pruned from October right after done harvesting.
Prune Satsuma trees between February and March.
Apple trees require pruning twice a year. In summer shorten all the new shoots by two thirds, in winter prune back to one bud from fruiting spurs.
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Depending on where you live the best time is in the fall when trees are starting to go dormant. The previous answer is wrong. Weeping cherries bloom profusely unless you prune it in the fall. You should prune it (and all spring blooming trees) in the spring after the blooming is finished.