Can Red Bud Trees Be Trimmed In Hot Weather

Question From: Livonia, Michigan, United States
Q: Is it ok to trim “red bud trees” in this hot weather? One of my red bud trees , has a few branches that the leaves have died, can I prune them out?

A: You can remove dead branches any time, but I would not prune for shape and size until late winter or early spring. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy