>wounds from pruning can heal up faster after growth begins and there are >less problems with insects & disease and less freeze and desication problems >for the open wounds. Actually at least in this area wounds from pruning seal quicker while the plant is dormant. It is our feeling that there is less stress on the tree at this time of year since the tree is not trying to support foliage. Also because of the cold temperatures insects and disease are not a problem. From a purely functional standpoint plants are usually easier to work with when they are dormant. w martin myg1728@aol.com http://www.oakmediacreations.com/myg/index.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off this list, send email to majordomo@mallorn.com with the message text UNSUBSCRIBE WOODYPLANTS