Tree guys - need advice

[Brian]

Any reason it would be a bad idea to trim out the bad wood now? I know there are some guidelines on when to trim bushes/trees, and it's not usually in the spring, right?

[newracer]

Any reason it would be a bad idea to trim out the bad wood now? I know there are some guidelines on when to trim bushes/trees, and it's not usually in the spring, right?

Late winter/early spring is best but dead/diseased/damaged wood should be removed right away.