How late in fall can I trim my evergreens & how much can I take off?

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Betty Albright-Bistrow on Oct 01, 2018

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/gardening/a20705769/why-you-should-stop-pruning-your-trees-in-the-fall/

https://www.thespruce.com/best-time-to-prune-evergreen-shrubs-2132226

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-prune-small-trees-and-shrubs

https://www.almanac.com/content/winter-pruning-guide-trees-and-shrubs

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Kelli L. Milligan on Oct 01, 2018

Anytime as much as you like

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Janice on Oct 01, 2018

The time frame depends on the region in which you live; however, a general rule is to never trim off more than 1/3 of the plant.

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Tinyshoes on Oct 04, 2018

We have trimmed ours in the early spring about time to mow. My husband trimmed lower limbs so he can mow under.

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