Expert tree pruning increases the appearance and health of trees while reducing the risk of damage and disease. Regular tree trimming should be performed by a professional arborist. Using a tree service for all of your pruning needs will greatly increase the condition and attractiveness of your landscape. Properly maintained trees can add beauty and value to your landscape and property. Tree pruning requires specialized knowledge and skill to ensure the health of the tree and the integrity of surrounding structures. It is important that pruning be performed regularly and by someone who has knowledge of the proper technique. Improper pruning can result in lasting damage and demise, even to well-established trees.
Pruning Basics
Pruning consists of the removal of specific parts of the tree in order to maximize tree health, beauty, shape, and fruit or flower bearing. Different types of trees require different pruning techniques and tools. Arborists used specialized tree cutting tools to remove damaged, dead and unwanted tree material.
Types of Pruning
Deadwooding: The most common type of pruning is known as deadwooding. This involves the removal of dead or dying branches. Deadwooding should be performed on any trees that are near public areas or close to houses or other structures. Deadwooding will also increase the beauty or crown of the tree by removing branches that may be covering live branches.
Crown Canopy Lifting: This technique introduces light to the base of the tree by strategically removing lower branches. Care must be taken when removing lower branches because it leaves a “wound” on the trunk of the tree. Proper care and maintenance of the wound will prevent decay and disease from setting in and destroying the tree.
Directional Pruning: This type of tree maintenance helps guide the tree into a desired shape while also maintaining its structural balance.
These are just three of the pruning methods used for the upkeep of many types of trees. A professional arborist will help you determine what type of tree pruning will be best for your landscape.
Work with a Professional Arborist
If your trees need some upkeep or it might be time for one to come down, call us at Dave Lund Tree Service and Forestry Co Ltd. We are a professional tree service company that has served the needs of the York area for over 35 years. You can trust our ISA Certified Arborists with all of your tree care needs. You can reach us at 1-800-363-0511.