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How to prune a dappled willow
Prune for rejuvenation in early winter.
You can prune a dappled willow as early as the beginning of winter, when the plant has gone dormant. You can prune it once the weather has turned cold for good in your area.

Possible answers:
(a). You may be able to prune it as early as late november. Prune before mid-to late spring.
(b). You could also prune it at anytime between february 1 and 4 (after the weather has switched to winter) if you live in such a locale. Sudden rejection of flowers, leaves, or branches from yourself as the plant matures can damage your plant and prevent it from growing.
(c). You can simply trim off some of the leaves at the base of the plant if you can. Sometimes, the dill dill fungus will cling to the plant, making it an ideal plant for cutting.
(d). Cherry trees shed their branches in temperate climates, often in late summer or early fall. Use pruning shears to trim clipping branches to the desired height.
(a).