If you see any broken branches, cut them right back to the branches to which.

Tulip Tree These trees should be pruned in fall after the leaves have dropped or in early spring, before the sap starts to flow (March). If needed, a few small branches can be removed in summer after the leaves have reached full size. The time to make a long lasting effect on the form and structure of the plant is when the tree is young.

Examine your tuliptree before putting it in the ground, taking a look at both its roots and the branches on top. If you see any black, mushy or rotten roots, clip them off. If you see any broken. Nov 20, Murphy's Tree Service, Devon PA., tree pruning, bushmulching.bar, shows the details of proper pruning on a large deciduous Tulip tre. General tidying of the tree is best done in April. This is the time to remove any branches that have been damaged by frost or have broken during winter winds and storms.

The best time for pruning back long branches is June. Do take care though not to tear the thicker branches as this can cause damage to the tree.