I was told by someone that tropicals can be reported, root pruned, etc.anytime, including August (which is next week).
I also understand that the best time for any tree is when new growth is about to pop out vigorously because that is when the strongest growing happens.
The baobab tree drops all the leaves in the fall, November or December, and then they pop out again in April or so usually corresponding to temperature and coming inside. There haven't been new leaves for a couple of months and this year's look strong and healthy. Similarly with the Jaboticaba, it doesn't drop all the leaves but a lot fall off.mit has been putting out new growth since April.
Did I miss the window on these two? That is, which criterion above applies?
I really want to chop off the top of the baobab, and the Jaboticaba needs new soil, since it is the only one left in dirt, not real bonsai soil. It also needs root pruning. But I can wait until April if now is not a good idea.