‘Very light pruning (two or three small branches) is permissible in summer, but do not prune birch trees in late summer or fall.’ Also do not prune in spring, as it will actively harm birch trees.

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Avoid pruning in the spring before the first leaves emerge, which will cause the tree to lose sap. Fresh pruning cuts can attract birch borers in the summer. Prune a river birch with bypass ...