Pruning a Redbud tree.

Jan 25, Basic Trimming Tips for Red Maples If you only need to remove a few branches, you can trim small branches back at any time of the year without worrying about the tree's health. Small branches that are dead or are poking about where they should not be will not adversely affect your trees'.

Sep 21, Red maple trees benefit from annual pruning to remove unhealthy wood and shape the tree. Prepare a sanitizing solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Place your pruning tools in the bucket.

Remove all the deadwood and unhealthy wood by cutting it off at the base or pruning back to a healthy branching intersection. You may need to use all three basic pruning tools for a red maple: hand pruners or pruning shears, lopping shears and pruning saws.

Use pruning shears for branches up to 3/4 inch in diameter. Nov 08, Pruning them before the buds come out will help the tree produce blooms and fruit. Maple trees have sap that many people will tap for making syrup. This sap can be a nuisance for saws and tools.

Wait until the leaves completely develop before pruning a maple tree. There will be much less sap. Remove Dead Branches First. When you start pruning the maple tree you should always start. Jun 22, Pruning a red maple tree (or any other type of maple tree) isn’t a difficult job, but it does take some time. Before you get started, make sure you have all the necessary tools and safety equipment. If your tree is large, you may need a ladder to cut the top shrubremover.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.