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When should I prune a young walnut tree?

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The best time is during mid-summer when it is in full leaf, to reduce the risk of excessive bleeding and fungal infection. Pruning in winter can cause severe die-back and pruning in early spring means it may bleed large quantities of sap, which can considerably weaken the tree.

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