When is a pruning necessary?
As ash trees grow very straight and regularly, radical pruning is not absolutely necessary. The prerequisite is that your garden offers enough space. With a height of up to 40 meters, ash trees are not only among the largest deciduous trees in Germany, they also shoot up in a short time. If the protruding crown gets in the way of parts of the building, you should definitely shorten the branches for your safety.
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The right time
Ash is best pruned in early spring in late February or early March. It is important that the pruning takes place before budding.
Important instructions
When cutting the ash, here are some things to keep in mind:
- to reach the branches of the high crown, you need a stable ladder
- radical cutting back is often not necessary. Limit yourself to thinning out the crown
- temporarily interrupt your work and check remotely that you have cut the branches evenly in relation to their length. You may even be legally asked to pay for a desolate cut that will mar the ash
- if you are inexperienced, it is best to seek help from a horticultural company
Statutory Regulations
The Federal Nature Conservation Act stipulates that ash trees may only be cut with the permission of the respective office. The primary aim is to protect animals that the deciduous tree serves as a habitat. The regulations vary from state to state. You should therefore inquire with the responsible authority beforehand.
