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Re: sap & pruning
In Eugene, OR (Z 7) 30 miles from where I live, roses are usually pruned by
Washington's birthday in February. Because we are 600 feet higher in
elevation, I have learned to hold off until mid-March to avoid spring
frosts which kill back the new growth.
Anelle Kloski wrote:
> Having lived in the coastal areas of California for some years, I
> learned to prune things like roses at a rather arbitrarily chosen time.
> That is, I had always read that December or January was the time to
> prune, to discourage fresh growth and allow a semblance of dormancy.
>
> Now that we have moved to the Sierras at 3000', and have a climate with
> more cold weather, I was surprised to hear advice from a nurseryman
> neighbor. He said to prune things like roses when they begin to show
> signs of new growth in the spring. I told this to my friends back in
> the more Mediterranean climate, and they didn't believe me. So I will
> be interested in any answers to Sheryl's question about pruning.
>
> Anelle
>
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