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When Should You Prune Trees? Best Time of Year in Oklahoma

Late dormancy is the safest window for most species, with one major oak exception.

Published 2024-07-02 5 min Reviewed by an ISA-Certified Arborist

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Late winter / early dormancy is the safest pruning window for most species.

Late winter / early dormancy is the safest pruning window for most species. Oaks should not be pruned April–July (oak wilt vector window) unless damage forces it.

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