Dead branches do not count toward your pruning allowance.

Jun 22, Once you figure out when to prune maple trees (which might be during the winter or the end of summer depending on your preference), you can start removing any branches you think should go. However, don’t go overboard. Removing too many branches can make your tree look a little bushlopping.barted Reading Time: 5 mins. Jul 13, Pruning Mature Large Maple Trees Older Than 10 Years A mature tree that is older than 10 years will not require as much pruning as younger trees, so long as you have pruned the tree correctly during its first 10 years of life.

For older trees that are over 10 years old, you should keep all healthy large limbs in bushlopping.barted Reading Time: 11 mins. Nov 08, When you start pruning the maple tree you should always start with the dead and weak branches first.

Do a quick inspection of the tree and take note of any limbs that are dead, in the process of dying, or are very weak and are dropping sharply. Maple trees may be pruned at any time of the year if the focus is on branches that are dead, dying, damaged or diseased. These branches should be removed from the tree as soon as is practicable. Also remove any branches that present a safety hazard, such as branches in the way of pathways or other hazardous bushlopping.barted Reading Time: 5 mins. 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. Jul 26, If your tree has b roken, hanging, or otherwise weak branches, you should al ways deal with these problem s ASAP.

Your tree has an odd shape. Minor cuts of less than 1'' diameter are OK to make now, but hold off on any large-scale pruning jobs. Apr 23, If you cut the tree limbs in the dormant season it may not be necessary to seal the affected area. The tree can take its natural course and seal itself. However; if the branches are cut during the growing season you should apply a thin layer of sealant to the exposed area of the remaining stub. Place your cut at the base of the limb leaving a small collar of wood at the base.

This is the point at which the branch grows out from the trunk and is a slightly swollen, raised area. Leaving this collar makes it easier for the tree to form it’s callous.