Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

Arborists reveal when to prune a birch tree to keep it healthy and beautiful, plus when not to trim

Silver birch trees in a woodland garden with ferns.

Birch trees are magnificent trees to have in any garden. While they bring charm, color and character to a space, they have specific pruning needs. You need to know when to prune a birch tree as getting it wrong can threaten the tree’s health.

That may sound daunting. However, there are only a few key rules about when to prune trees. Birch trees do not want extensive, regular pruning. Indeed, they prefer small-scale pruning, which is required during their dormancy in late winter.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.