Tree Trimming and Pruning

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While both tree pruning and trimming are great for the overall health of the tree and entail clipping and cutting off parts of the tree, there is a fundamental difference between them.


Trimming is done by cutting the overgrown branches and controlling them to ensure the tree's healthy growth.


Pruning is performed to protect the tree from decay and disease by cutting off dead or damaged parts, or to make the tree aesthetically appealing and to ensure the branches do not obstruct the road.


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Important Factors for Tree Pruning

Fine pruning is primarily focused on the tree's aesthetics, though it does improve the structure as well. Fine pruning is recommended for trees that need minor improvements.

  • Crown cleaning removes dead, dying, diseased and broken branches that are at least one-half inch in diameter.
  • Crown thinning reduces the density by taking out interfering, crossing, or running branches, obstructing or weak branches, and waterspouts. This helps to reduce the weight of the crown, improving structural integrity, and increasing the light penetration and air movement.
  • Fine pruning may include crown raising and crown restoration, as needed.
  • Hazard pruning may include crown raising and crown restoration, as needed.
  • Crown reduction is used to reduce the height or spread of a tree, or both for safety or aesthetic reasons. Crown reduction is primarily done on trees that have sustained significant crown dieback or storm damage or to repair incorrect pruning.
  • Crown restoration uses selective pruning to improve the tree's structure, form, and appearance, especially after undergoing storm damage, topping, or severely damaging pruning. It is not a one-time fix and may require regular pruning applications over the course of several years to restore the tree's health and achieve the desired results.
  • Crown raising is a practice that removes the lower branches to allow more space for traffic, open views, and better sunlight penetration. By targeting specific primary and secondary branches, crown raising can also be used to clear the way for new construction.

Advantages of Tree Trimming and Pruning

  • Tree health improvement: Tree pruning improves the health of the tree because the tree's dead and diseased branches are removed, thereby stopping insects and diseases from spreading throughout the tree.
  • Improves aesthetics: Thoughtful pruning makes trees look more attractive, and attractive trees add value to your home and property.
  • Improves structure and form: Clearing away excess branches provides space for healthy growth. Thinning a tree's canopy allows sun and air to pass through, enhancing the tree's health and vitality.
  • Reduces hazards: Dead or diseased branches are more than unsightly, they can cause serious damage to people and property if they come down during a storm.
  • Helps trees grow strong: Taking steps to provide young trees with necessary pruning helps them develop into structurally strong trees that are well-suited for both their site and their intended functions
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