When should you Pollard a cherry tree?

Prunus (cherry) trees are best pruned in mid-summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf disease. For most other deciduous trees winter pruning is easier as the branches are more visible but is best accomplished before Christmas as later pruning can result in bleeding.

How do you Pollard a flowering cherry tree?

The idea is you pollard (which loses all flowers for the next season as you have just removed all of the flower buds which grew in the previous summer and autumn) then leave it for about 10 years (or however long it takes the new tree to become too large) during which time you will get blossom, then pollard again.

Can you Pollard fir trees?

Pruning method for Fir, Douglas fir and Spruce – These types are usually cut to control their height. You should prune them during their dormant state. Make a cut half an inch above the buds and it will become the new leader when the growing season begins.

What is tree pollarding?

In Essex, tree pollarding has been common since medieval times and is practised today in urban areas, primarily to maintain trees at a predetermined height. Pollards grow slowly, with narrower growth rings in the years immediately after cutting.

Which trees are suitable for pollard tree pruning?

Not every tree will be a good candidate for pollard tree pruning. You’ll find very few conifer trees suitable for pollarding, other than the yew. Possible broadleaf trees suitable for pollarding include trees with vigorous regrowth like: Once you start pollarding a tree, you must keep it up.

What is the best time of year to pollard trees?

Trees that take well to being pollarded are oak, maple, mulberry, willow and black locusts. It is normally best to pollard trees in the early spring to allow them to grow during the summer. However, cherry trees are best pruned in summer after their year’s growth has established itself.

How do I get my pollard tree to bloom again?