Tree Trimming & Pruning

There are many reasons for Pruning, each cut has the potential to change the growth of the tree, and no branch should be removed without a reason.

Common reasons for pruning are:

• Removing dead branches

• Improve form

• Reduce risk
   

Trees may also be pruned to increase light and air penetration to the inside of the tree’s crown or to the landscape below.

 

In most cases, mature trees are pruned as corrective or preventive measures.

Routine thinning does not necessarily improve the health of a tree. Trees produce a dense crown of leaves to manufacture the sugar used as energy for growth and development.

Removal of foliage through pruning can reduce growth and stored energy reserves.

 

Heavy pruning can be a significant health stress for the tree. There are many outside considerations, however, that make it necessary to prune trees. Safety, clearance, and compatibility with other components of a landscape are all major concerns. Proper pruning, with an understanding of tree biology, can maintain good tree health and structure while enhancing the aesthetic and economic values of our landscapes.