Lots of trees are best pruned during their period of dormancy from late fall through to early spring. The exact time they are dormant will depend on your location, but for many gardeners February represents an ideal time to prune ornamental and fruit trees.
This month is a great window to prune deciduous trees, whether the purpose is to tackle the shape of the tree or to boost its flowering or fruiting. One task that will regularly need doing in winter is to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches for the overall health of the tree.
