When to Cut Back Trees: Expert Advice on Tree Pruning

Tree pruning is one of the most popular procedures carried we undertake as tree surgeons. Trees must be pruned regularly to maintain their safety and appearance. However, cutting a tree back in such a way that doesn’t cause damage it calls for expert knowledge.

 How should the tree be pruned, and when should it be pruned? This is where you need the help of a professional tree surgeon. This way you’ll avoid damaging the tree, or shortening its life.

Why should trees be pruned regularly?

Regular pruning of trees assists in maintaining good tree health and appearance. Taking out dead branches, crowded or rubbing limbs and removing any safety hazards are good reasons to prune a tree.

When should trees be pruned?

To get rid of weak, dead or diseased branches and limbs, pruning can be undertaken at any time of the year without much consequence to the tree.  Generally, pruning a tree in advance of the spring growth flush will lead to the tree’s growth being maximised and the wounds closing faster. For this reason pruning in late autumn or winter, when the tree is dormant, is preferable.

When should I avoid pruning a tree?

Refrain from tree pruning after the spring growth flush. This is because the tree will have just used up lots of energy to produce foliage and early shoot growth. Therefore removal of foliage at this time will cause stress for the tree .

Some trees produce sap if pruned in early spring. Although this doesn’t harm the tree, it is worth bearing in mind that some tree diseases are spread through spores getting into open wounds, ad so susceptible trees should not be pruned during active transmission periods.

Conifers don’t really need much pruning, if any, apart from to remove dead or diseased branches. Do this in late summer. If you are looking to completely remove a tree, weather conditions aside, this can be done at any time of year.

How to Prune Trees

Each cut to a tree has the potential to cause it damage. It is therefore vital to engage a professional tree surgeon, such as T. H. Tree Services to ensure the health of the tree.

Young trees in particular need special care and a certain amount of foliage needs to be removed each year. A professional tree surgeon will know exactly how to maintain a young tree.  Here at T.H. Tree Services any tree we take care of is kept healthy and attractive through expert pruning techniques.

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