Hornbeam pruning

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  1. RYDALL

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    I have a large hornbeam hedge that needs a big haircut all around. Can I prune it now?

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    August is about the best time to trim a Hornbeam hedge, so go for it!
     
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    Titch recommends doing it in July, which I would have said is a bit early, but probably wouldn't do any harm.
     
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