Work on younger trees every other year beginning in year 3.

Nov 08, Pruning them before the buds come out will help the tree produce blooms and fruit. Maple trees have sap that many people will tap for making syrup. This sap can be a nuisance for saws and tools. Wait until the leaves completely develop before pruning a maple tree. There will be much less sap. Remove Dead Branches First. When you start pruning the maple tree you should always start.

Pruning a maple tree to create a nice shape and structure is best done in the late winter/early spring when the tree is dormant and the branch framework is visible. Pruning later in the spring and summer is also possible, but pruning of healthy branches should be avoided in the fall. There’s lots to learn about when to prune maple shrubcleanup.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.

Jul 13, How to Prune Maple Trees Tools for Pruning Maple Trees. To prune maple trees, you will need the following; A sharp pair of pruners, preferably by-pass pruners that cut in the same manner as scissors, as they give a nice clean cut without crushing the tissue at the end of the cut which is preferable for.

These can be used for cutting smaller branches of 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter and the Estimated Reading Time: 11 mins.