Tree Trimming & Pruning

The power of the prune.

Pruning is all about extending the lifespan of your trees. 

And saving you from some very avoidable hazards – fallen branches, power line interference, and roof damage – oh my. Whether your trees are overgrown, damaged or just need a trim, we can help. An arborist doesn’t just hack away. There’s finesse, strategy and a little nature voodoo/know-how that goes into every prune. 

Pruning helps trees grow in several ways. First, it removes dead or diseased branches that can weigh the tree down and prevent it from growing properly. Second, pruning stimulates new growth by encouraging the tree to produce more leaves and flowers. And third, pruning helps to shape the tree’s canopy and ensure that it is strong and healthy.   

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Benefits of Trimming & Pruning

Pruning is the act of removing unnecessary or dead branches from a tree. It’s a beneficial practice for a number of reasons, including safety, aesthetics, tree health and consistent growth. Pruning helps to prevent tree hazards, such as falling branches. This is especially important if you have trees near your home, driveway, or walkway. Pruning helps reduce the risk of storm damage by removing dead, weak, or diseased branches that are more likely to break during a storm. 

Safety first

Overgrown and diseased branches are more likely to break and fall – or become a hazard to power lines or your roof.

All about aesthetics

Pruning is a great way to spruce up the look of your trees, and give them a more aesthetically pleasing shape.

New growth

Restoration pruning can help to restore trees after they have been damaged by storms.

Disease & damage elimination

Pruning is one of the best ways to ensure that unnecessary disease and damage aren’t hanging around.

Better view

Clearing low branches will help fix obstructed view lines and to allow pedestrian traffic to flow freely.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Trimming & Pruning

  • Priority Pruning: This pruning is “priority” due to the unacceptable risk and aesthetics of the branches being pruned. This is the selective removal of diseased, broken, or dying branches.  It is also the removal of branches with unacceptable risk or overhang issues. 
  • Restoration Pruning: This methos of pruning “restores” the structure, form and appearance of trees that have endured damage. 
  • Sanitation Pruning: This is the removal of dead, infested, or diseased branches to reduce the spread of insects or diseases. 
  • Structural Pruning: This can be performed on young or older trees with competing branches that will create problems with the tree aesthetics or strength in the future. This preventive pruning will help the tree grow in better form and strength. 

The best time to prune trees depends on the type of tree and the climate you live in. In general, it’s best to prune trees when they are dormant, which is usually during the winter months. This is because pruning during dormancy will help the tree to heal more quickly. 

However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, fruit trees should be pruned in the fall or after fruit has been harvested.  Pruning in the Spring or too early promotes tree growth and may adversely impact fruit yield.

Pruning helps trees grow in several ways. First, it removes dead or diseased branches that can weigh the tree down and prevent it from growing properly, especially when it has been damaged by seasonal storms. Second, pruning stimulates new growth by encouraging the tree to produce more leaves and flowers. And third, pruning helps to shape the tree’s canopy and ensure that it is strong and healthy.  

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