Pruning………… be careful in our “Cold Zone” area
I have got quite a few calls of late asking what can I do to stop the sap run after I pruned my maple tree. I would recommend no pruning on leafy trees at this time of the year until they start to leaf or flower out. If pruned at this time of the (dormant) year you will possibly have to deal with pulsing sap from the wounds.
In regards to your rose bushes the same advice should be heeded. DON”T. On roses I would suggest wait until at least May…(at the earliest). If it turns very cold after you prune your roses in our cold zone area the remaining canes can turn ‘dead” black and the rose will probably be lost…………
