Pruning a pecan tree should take place at the end.

Jan 17, Dr. Lenny Wells, Associate Professor and Extension Horticulturist at the University of Georgia explains how to prune neglected pecan trees.

Aug 20, Most routine pruning is done to remove infestation, weak, dead or diseased branches, and can be completed at any time during the year with little effect on the tree. Pruners should know as a rule, growth and wound closure are heightened if pruning happens in late winter before a spring growth spurt, confirms the ISA’s tree-pruning guide.

Sep 06, To get a little more specific about the best times to prune certain varieties of Texas trees, late winter is the best time to prune Texas trees that are either non-blooming or summer-blooming.

This includes crepe myrtles and many other varieties prevalent in many Texas bushhaul.barted Reading Time: 8 mins.