Tree and Shrub Pruning

Getting your trees back on track, and keeping them healthy

What is 'Tree Pruning'?

Pruning is the selective removal of plant parts to meet certain goals and objectives.

One of the most compelling goals for most trees, naturalized or planted is a long lifespan made possible by good trunk and branch structure.

Trees generally get pruned on 2-3 year cycles ideally. This is all dependant on the specific tree, it's requirements and pruning objectives. If a tree is really over grown it may take more frequent pruning but removal of less material over the course of 3 years. We don't want to remove too much live wood all at once.

Getting trees on proper maintenance schedules is really important and generally takes about 2-3 of pruning to get them back on track.

To allow for proper branch structure
Removal of dead diseased or dying branches
Clearance for buildings/houses or easier lawn mowing
Prevent possible future breakage

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I know if a tree will damage my property?

Its a case by case basis and its better to take a look at the tree and see specific needs. Generally most trees require lightening of heavier branches to reduce breakage and clearance away from house/buidling. Trees all to often get planted too close.

Does my tree need structural pruning?

All trees young or old will need structural pruning to help with proper branch attachments and reducing the load on weakly attached branches which in turn will help with branch failure.

When is the best time to prune my fruit tree?

There is a bunch of ways to prune fruit trees again it depends on the objectives. Fruit Trees put on their flower buds over the winter months. Pruning in the fall will generally yield you more fruit. While pruning in the spring time like March/April will generally give you larger fruit as you are removing flower buds the tree put on over the winter so they will generally have more energy to put into fruit growth. If you start reducing the height drastically on fruit trees they will generally get a huge flush of growth and try and get back all the branches they lost. You will have to prune every year

When is the best time to prune my trees?

Actually, the best time is actually late dormancy which is Jan-March depending on the type of tree. Maples, birch and willow are classified as bleeders and will leak sap in the spring time from pruning cuts made over the winter. These types of trees need to be pruned in the summer months june-aug. Trees that leak sap will often attract insects and then you have a whole other set of problems.

Get in touch with our team today to explore your options

Your trees will thank you

Get in touch with us today, and we'll work with you to determine the best possible solution for your trees. We get notified by email when you make a submission, and we try to respond with 1-2 business days.

info@energizetreemaintenance.com

(780) 935-3478