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
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
We figured that it was the wrong time of year to trim. Go figure..lol
Pretty pictures! Pruning trees can be hard to do but is often healthy for the tree. Makes it look better too.