I have been poking around Lindsay Farr's website and watched the little video on care tips for Elms.
I watched in muted facination at the extent he cut back his little Elm.


My questions are regarding the 2 tree here in the post, as it effects both.
1. is it the right time to hard prune Elms?
2. viewing these trees, would anybody suggest this action?
My aim is to encourage it to 'back bud'.
They were badly effected in the searing heat last year and this year when they budded it was only at the tips
Thanks for your time
Regards
Jeff