Plum Tree

Marilyn Walter

I have heard conflicting views on when to prune a PlumTree.  I have an established tree and I need to cut of a bough that has grown over to my neighbour's garden.   Some say I should leave it until mid-summer (July) so that it can heal over the summer and avoid getting silver leaf.   Other's views are that I should do it now - October.   The tree has suffered with the dry weather and has shed most its leaves.     This is a good tree and I do not want to loose it - I would appreciate your views.

purplerallim

Its too late to prune now  as its too wet/cold and yes silver leaf is a danger.  Maybe leave it till late spring/ early summer to take off the limb would be better.

Dovefromabove

Yes I agree ... do it in May/June for the reasons @purplerallim gives. 

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