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In a message dated 10/19/2008 5:00:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ehills7408@wowway.com writes:

> I wouldn’t want to risk leaving an unhealed opening over the winter.  


Scott's advice is good for most deciduous fruit trees. Fall pruning leaves an open wound for a longer period for pathogens to enter before the trees natural defenses kick in, in the growing season.   

Jerry


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