Pruning and Crown Reduction
PRUNING
We use pruning techniques based on the condition and site of a tree and the desired goal of each job. Pruning is always done at branch junctions and according to season and species. Our focus is on maintaining tree health, form, structure and appearance.
Some of the many benefits of pruning:
- Improves a trees structure and helps maintain its health
- Reduction in the level of insects and disease
- Tree defects can usually be corrected with timely pruning.
- Provides storm damage protection
- Keeps sidewalks and roadways clear
- Allows improved light penetration and water distribution
- Properly maintained trees are a valuable asset to your property.
CROWN REDUCTION
Mature trees need periodic pruning to thin the crown, remove dead wood, reduce the "sail" effect, and correct crossed or rubbing branches. We use the following industry-recognized methods for pruning and height reduction of large trees:
- Crown cleaning provides selective removal of dead, dying, diseased or weak branches.
- Crown thinning is the selective removal of healthy, live branches to increase light penetration, air movement and reduce weight.
- Crown raising consist of the removal of lower tree branches for clearance.
- Crown reduction is the removal of live or dead branches to reduce the trees height or spread and the risk of storm damage.
- Dead wooding is the removal of the tree's deadwood to improve safety and aesthetics. It is also disease prevention since deadwood offers a prime entry point for pathogens like bacteria and fungi.
The best time to prune is when the tree is dormant. Dormancy occurs after the leaves have fallen off in the autumn and before spring buds begin to swell. Pruning when the leaves are off provides a better view and idea of how pruning will affect the shape of a tree.
