Fw: [Arid_gardener] Pruning Chilean Mesquite Tree

[Dick]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Dick 
To: Sandra McGrath 
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] Pruning Chilean Mesquite Tree


I have a 30 year old Chilean Mesquite tree in Phoenix that I have pruned extensively just about every month of the year without observing any ill-effects. The tree seems to have a will of its own but you can prune this species any way you want to shape it to your wildest whim.

I would never prune any tree, however, unless its shape is embarrassingly ugly, it slaps me along side the head every time I walk by or, especially, if it impinges over the boundry into a neighbor's yard without his or her explicit consent.

I presume it is best to prune any tree wnen sap is actively flowing and callus formation is rapid but I have paid scant attention to those parameters.

Dick Gross, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Maricopa County Cooperative Extension. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Sandra McGrath 
  To: arid_gardener at CALS.arizona.edu 
  Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 6:29 PM
  Subject: [Arid_gardener] Pruning Chilean Mesquite Tree


  I have a 3 year old Chilean Mesquite tree. Can I trim it now or should I wait until spring (March)? I'm getting different answers from Star Nursery. One place told me it's the best time the other store told me to wait. I live in Las Vegas and would appreciate your help. Sandy McGrath Dogfanatic at cox. net


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