Tree Trimming and Colorado Sunset
We trimmed the crabapple tree out front this week. We are going to try and see if we can root any of the cuttings. I think they are too big and since they were fruiting when we cut them, I don’t think it will work, but we’ll see. It would be nice to have other trees like this because it is truly a beautiful tree with pink flowers in the spring and part of summer, then green leaves and berries. In the fall it turns a red color and in the winter many of the crabapples cling to the limbs for a touch of color in the gray and white sky.
We trimmed practically half the tree!
Looking toward our house after a good trimming
We also had a stunning sunset tonight. I just had to share…
Sunset with Sun Streaks
Tags: Colorado Sunset, Crab Apple Tree, Sun Streaks, Tree trimming
September 12th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Hi Cassie – beautiful sunset!! It’s suggested that you prune trees in the Spring, ie March, because pruning stimulates growth & right now trees are starting to go into dormancy. Might be up next weekend to go to the Sustainable Fair in Ft Collins
September 13th, 2009 at 9:20 am
We figured that it was the wrong time of year to trim. Go figure..lol
October 8th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Pretty pictures! Pruning trees can be hard to do but is often healthy for the tree. Makes it look better too.