How to Prune a Raywood Ash Tree?

You will want to prune to remove any crossing, rubbing, or other branches that may need to be removed for optimal growth and health. When removing branches, always trim back to the point of origin and make sure your cut is made on green-wood. Scrape away a thin strip of bark and look for brown wood underneath.

When Should ash trees be pruned?

Unless you are pruning to remove dead and diseased branches, you should take care to prune in late winter, while the tree is still dormant. For example, if you must remove live branches to allow additional sunlight and air to circulate inside the tree crown, wait until winter to act.

How big does a Raywood ash tree get?

This Ash is a fine-textured, deciduous tree which is capable of reaching more than 80 feet in height but will more commonly be 40 to 50 feet tall with a 25 foot spread in a landscape, opening into a full, rounded canopy with age (Fig. 1).