Hawthorn is another popular and large-growing ornamental tree to prune in late winter or early spring, and April can be the last chance to prune hawthorn trees.

Hawthorn trees (Crataegus spp.) are pleasing, ornamental small trees and shrubs that are the perfect size for smaller settings. These trees have sweet, five-petal blossoms that arrive in the ...

Learn tree pruning basics using our beginner-friendly instructions that cover timing, tools, and proper cutting methods.

A study by University of Florida Professor Ed Gilman suggests reducing the size of the canopy by trimming the long side branches. When trees are thinned, by removing the branches from the middle, the ...