“Stress from summer over-pruning can result in waterspouts,” Vaughan says, referring to the shoots that arise from the base ...

Summer often brings heat, drought, diseases, and pests that can harm trees. Check all trees regularly for damage or stress, ...

As a note of caution, if your irrigation method involves getting the tree canopy wet, (i.e. sprinkler) don’t summer prune. You are much more likely to invite infection to the fresh pruning cuts.

Fall foliage in the summer could be a sign of tree stress, Pittsburgh-area expert says By Jessica Guay Updated on: August 20, 2024 / 10:25 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh ...

A third reason to summer prune is to conduct minor growth redirection. Codominant leaders on young trees can be removed, especially if the branch being removed is of current year’s growth.