Studying for CT arborist exam so it is so cool to see examples in Connecticut! I am just going down the list of trees to learn to identify. I don't know what to expect on the actual oral and tree identification exam so I'm going through all the videos I can find and studying the many differences among the beautiful trees!
I should also mention "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs" It is one of my top reference books and highly readable. If you don't have it, you should get it. My well-thumbed edition is from 2004 and was published by Timber Press.
I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm considering a few different types of trees and tree-like shrubs for a spot on my front yard, all of which need to stay around a max of 15' height and 8' width. Japanese Maples and Doublefile Viburnums are on my list and your pruning videos for those are so helpful. I am also considering a Little King Dwarf River Birch tree and was wondering if you have recommendations on pruning those?
Thank you for your comment. Just remember that Double file Viburnums bloom on old wood, so pruning is done after flowering. I am glad you found the video on pruning them helpful. I am not familiar with the Dwarf river birch, but dwarf doesn't necessarily mean it stays small. It means it is slow growing. If you choose the proper spot, it should not be necessary to prune. We do top off river birches at the apex to keep them from having storm damage, but other than that we rarely prune them . If you supply me with the Genus and species of the river birch, I might be able to give you some more information on it.
First pruning would be very early Spring. Watch the buds. They will go from smooth to segmented which means they are going to open soon. This procedure is before they bud out and it is easiest to do at this time. Make thinning cuts between branches and be sure to take out any deadwood which will be white in color. Once Summer comes, you can cut again by about a third. Continue the Spring and Summer pruning until the desired size is achieved.
Thanks for the helpful tips. Going to prune my Japanese maple now as it’s very overgrown.😊
Thank you for your help
Most helpful of the several videos I’ve watched. Thank you.
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Thank you for your video. It was very informative and step-by-step with hands on for how to care properly for Japanese 🍁.
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
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Studying for CT arborist exam so it is so cool to see examples in Connecticut! I am just going down the list of trees to learn to identify. I don't know what to expect on the actual oral and tree identification exam so I'm going through all the videos I can find and studying the many differences among the beautiful trees!
Good for you! The profession is in high demand in Connecticut these days. I wish you great success.
I should also mention "Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs" It is one of my top reference books and highly readable. If you don't have it, you should get it. My well-thumbed edition is from 2004 and was published by Timber Press.
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Your welcome!
Nice job, Bob
Lovely maple🎉
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I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm considering a few different types of trees and tree-like shrubs for a spot on my front yard, all of which need to stay around a max of 15' height and 8' width. Japanese Maples and Doublefile Viburnums are on my list and your pruning videos for those are so helpful. I am also considering a Little King Dwarf River Birch tree and was wondering if you have recommendations on pruning those?
Thank you for your comment. Just remember that Double file Viburnums bloom on old wood, so pruning is done after flowering. I am glad you found the video on pruning them helpful. I am not familiar with the Dwarf river birch, but dwarf doesn't necessarily mean it stays small. It means it is slow growing. If you choose the proper spot, it should not be necessary to prune. We do top off river birches at the apex to keep them from having storm damage, but other than that we rarely prune them . If you supply me with the Genus and species of the river birch, I might be able to give you some more information on it.
Great help and thanks for sharing it
@@user-he9mv4jn9m Thank you so much. Nice to know.
How do you handle Japanese maples that are really overgrown? How much can you safely cut in the summer?
Good question. I have the same problem.
First pruning would be very early Spring. Watch the buds. They will go from smooth to segmented which means they are going to open soon. This procedure is before they bud out and it is easiest to do at this time. Make thinning cuts between branches and be sure to take out any deadwood which will be white in color. Once Summer comes, you can cut again by about a third. Continue the Spring and Summer pruning until the desired size is achieved.
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