I have two Chinese elms that are constantly growing, summer heat of Oklahoma (7b), more recent cooler weather lately, doesn't matter. Grow, grow, grow.
Good signs, I think, and pretty standard for this species.
But, my questions pertains to getting ready for winter: should I stop pruning and just let them go (grow unchecked) as fall/winter approaches? I'm guessing the new growth should eventually be allowed to harden off, which will help strengthen and prepare roots (and the rest of the tree) for the coming winter, and the tree will stop pushing new growth on it's own as the growing season/daylight dwindles.
Average first frost (historic data) for this area is November 1st.
Any suggestions? Just let them go? Is now the time to stop pruning the elms in 7b with an average first frost of November 1st?
Clearly, I'm new to these endeavors (started this spring) and I have never over wintered trees. I just want to be sure I don't inadvertently encourage new growth (if it's ill advised) at the wrong time, as the end of the growing season approaches.
Thanks.
Noah
Good signs, I think, and pretty standard for this species.
But, my questions pertains to getting ready for winter: should I stop pruning and just let them go (grow unchecked) as fall/winter approaches? I'm guessing the new growth should eventually be allowed to harden off, which will help strengthen and prepare roots (and the rest of the tree) for the coming winter, and the tree will stop pushing new growth on it's own as the growing season/daylight dwindles.
Average first frost (historic data) for this area is November 1st.
Any suggestions? Just let them go? Is now the time to stop pruning the elms in 7b with an average first frost of November 1st?
Clearly, I'm new to these endeavors (started this spring) and I have never over wintered trees. I just want to be sure I don't inadvertently encourage new growth (if it's ill advised) at the wrong time, as the end of the growing season approaches.
Thanks.
Noah