Pruning Globe Willow: Timing and Technique

Best Time

Late summer or early fall—when sap flow is minimal. Globe willow bleeds heavily if pruned in spring.

Approach

Think "haircut," not structural pruning. The weeping habit returns each summer. Annually shear the canopy to maintain the umbrella shape.

What to Remove

• Dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
• Limit live branch removal—willow needs foliage for vigor.

Expectation

This is an annual maintenance task. The tree will never hold a tight formal shape long-term; it's a fast-growing, weeping species.