whens the best time to cut wood

[ann1]

I know this question has been asked before but i couldnt find it using "search" button. I must use that wrong becuase more often then not i cant find what im looking for and a bunch of random stuff comes up.....
Anyhow now my question, when is the best time to cut wood from your apple trees? If the branches are still greenish are they alright? Is the tree to young? Does a tree have to be a certain age for the branches to be safe? That sounds like a funny question but this tree is still pretty small and maybe only a couple yrs old

 

[inzeos]

Do it while the tree is dormant between late fall and early spring. In essence you are pruning.

 

[Jenn]

I just pruned my li'l apple trees, scrubbed the branches, and baked the wood until it got all wrinkly.

 

[mishellyshel]

So if the branches have fallen to the ground than its too late?

 

[RDZCRanch]

I just scrubbed and baked a bunch of branches and twigs...the twigs were all green inside but after baking they turned woody brown.

 

[Kalandra]

From a tree growing aspect, I've always been told to do it when the threat of sub zero temperatures has passed (to prevent damage to the tree). You also want to prune them before they start to grow so that you get the most out of your growing season.... Most places recommend pruning them in February to late March (larger orchards have to start earlier). I'll be trimming mine this weekend.

 

[ann1]

Cool guys...thanks....they are a little green inside so i guess i will just bake a little longer

 

[Olallie]

Ah this is good I was wondering the exactly the same thing. Gotta make more chew sticks for the year.

 

[Peep_erz]

if my tree is already blooming is it too late?

 

[ann1]

if my tree is already blooming is it too late?

I dont think so, just takes a little extra preppin in order to cook them