5 plants that should not be pruned in autumn: tips from experienced gardeners.

Not all plants can be pruned in autumn to avoid problems with fruit and flowers. Experienced gardeners advise against pruning in the autumn period and suggest pruning certain trees and shrubs only at specific times of the year.

Which plants should not be pruned in the autumn season

Azaleas and rhododendrons

These flowers are better pruned in spring, after flowering, as they will recover faster and grow new branches after such pruning.

Cherries, peaches, and plums

It is better to leave these fruit trees unpruned in autumn to avoid fungal diseases. Pruning is best done in spring or even summer to protect the plants.

Pears

Pear pruning is best done at the end of winter to stimulate the new growth of the tree and avoid heat in the autumn, which can hinder growth.

Forsythia

This shrub is better pruned in spring so as not to deprive yourself of flowers for the next year.

Lilac

Pruning lilac is best done in summer, after flowering, so that the tree can bloom next year.

It is also worth remembering that there are plants that cannot be planted in Ukraine, plants that should not be grown near lavender, and flowers that are better planted in the flowerbed in August.

Refraining from pruning certain plants in autumn can contribute to their preservation and better growth in the future. Choosing the right time for pruning will help provide plants with the necessary conditions for thriving, avoid diseases, and preserve their beauty for the entire next season.