September is now over and the last months of gardening are approaching before a certain winter rest sets in. Especially in October it seems as if you have to go full throttle again, because people are busy planting, cleaning out, dividing, propagating and cutting. Among other things, certain trees should be cut in October. But which ones?
Trees, bushes and hedges: There's certainly no shortage of trees in your area either. And while some prefer spring pruning, others need it in the fall. With us you will find out what these are.
Which trees to prune in October: These plants will thank you!
As you probably know, radical cutting of trees is not permitted between March and October, as this could disturb the birds while they are breeding. To be more precise, from October 1st you have free travel and can start caring for yourself through cuts. This care measure is particularly advantageous to protect the plants from heavy snowfall. Since snow, as you know, can be very heavy, branches and twigs that are too long and weak can break under the weight. WhichPrune trees in OctoberBut you best?
Cutting back ornamental shrubs – which ones can you use scissors on?
You can easily cut back evergreen ornamental shrubs from October onwards. But you can also wait until late autumn to protect the shoots from the heavy snow. Among other things, cut:
- boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
- yew (Taxus baccata)
- Fingerstrauch (Potentially fruitful)
- golden currant (Golden currant)
- hazelnut bush (Corylus avellana)
- Almond bush/almond tree (Prunus triloba)
- wig bush (Constant coggygria)
- Sanddorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
- Sackelblume (Ceanothus)
- Stechpalme (Ilex aquifolium)
- cypress (Cypress)
Hydrangeas
Not all hydrangeas are suitable for autumn pruning, but most of them are. The following hydrangeas can be shortened in both fall and spring:
- Panicle hydrangeas
- Snowball hydrangeas
- Waldhortensie
Which species are suitable for cutting in October depends on when they sprout their buds. You can find out more about thisin this articleread up.
Cut roses in October, right?
In general, pruning rose bushes should be avoided in autumn. You probably wouldn't have enough time to close the fresh cuts, which is important in order to survive frost without damage. You can only make an exception if the bushes are severely affected by pests or a disease.
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Properly care for berry bushes
The reason it is beneficial is already thereto prune the berry bushes in autumn, are the mites. If these pests have spread during the season, they will be disposed of in the clippings and therefore cannot overwinter on the bush. This way you avoid them spreading again next season. WhichPrune trees in OctoberYou when it comes to the berry bushes?
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- currants
- The summer raspberry
- Gooseberries
Autumn raspberries are not cut until winter. More on thisfind out here.
Shaping trees in the garden
You can prune both ornamental trees and fruit trees. Also think about:
- maple (Acer)
- apple tree (Malus domestica)
- Birch (Betula)
- Pear (Pyrus)
- poplars (Populus)
- plum (Prunus domestica)
- u.s.w.
Avoid itto cut the walnut tree in October. Pruning should be done at the end of September at the latest or while the tree still has its leaves to avoid excessive bleeding. This also applies to other trees that bleed heavily.
When pruning, you should pay particular attention to shortening branches that are too long and, if necessary, thinning out the tree crown a little (if branches overlap or even touch each other). Remove thin branches that are close to the trunk as well as diseased and dead parts of the plant. Since you also remove most of the dead leaves, less snow will collect on the crown.
How to prune fruit trees correctlyfind out here.
Which trees to prune in October – These hedges need pruning
When it comes to hedge plants (and other ornamental shrubs), you can cut all types and varieties as long as they are not early bloomers. Autumn is preferred, but pruning is also possible in early spring as long as it is done before March. For example, cut:
- renewal (Berber vulgaris)
- Bux (Buxus sempervirens)
- Feuerdorn (Pyracantha)
- hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
- Privet (Common privet)
- cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)
Absolutely notYou should cut the thuja hedge in October as this would stimulate new growth. But these fresh shoots would freeze. The cherry laurel should also be shaped in late spring.
Shorten woody climbing plants
You can now also shorten woody climbing plants. Suitable plants include:
- True honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium)
- Waldrebe (Clematis)
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