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River Birch Pruning Timing: Dormant Season Only to Avoid Sap Bleeding

Prune river birch after leaf drop through January. Later cuts bleed sap excessively. No fertilization needed—landscape trees get sufficient nutrients from nearby lawn fertilizer.

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