Best Time of Year to Trim Trees in Spearfish
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Spearfish Fact Bank
County Lawrence County
EAB status not yet confirmed
Population ~14,200 (2024 estimate)
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Avoid heavy pine pruning during summer bark beetle flight season (roughly July–August); late winter is safer. Deciduous trees follow the standard statewide dormant-season guidance.
Frequently Asked
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Is there a good time to prune both pines and deciduous trees together in Spearfish?
Late winter works for both, letting you schedule a single visit that covers your whole property before spring growth starts.