Best time to prune a Sorbus

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    Hi all,
    When's the best time to remove crossing small branches on my new Sorbus ?

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    If they are small enough to take off with secateurs not pruners, there is no reason why you shouldn't do them now. If not I'd be inclined to leave them until the tree is dormant later in the year. :)
     
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