pruning

[ruthiek]

I have a 7ft Christmas treet planted in the front garden - it was here when we moved in. I have no idea how to care for it and wonder if it should be pruned

[Clanad]

Depending on the actual variety, now is the best time to prune evergreens, since they are dormant.  A particular process should be used, however, not general "shearing".  Check here for more information for your type of tree... Good luck!

http://www.orchardsedge.com/articles/narrowleaf.jsp

[Newt]

Hi Ruthiek,

Great site from Clanad.  It would be important to know just which type of evergreen tree you have so you can prune it properly.  Take a look at this site to see if you can id your tree.

http://www.millernursery.com/evergreen.htm

This site on pruning has some pictures that should be helpful.

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-4.pdf