How to prune Dormant Trees?

People take summer vacations to take advantage of the warmer weather. But for trees, winter is the best time to be off work. This dormancy period temporarily slows down the growth of trees, making it an ideal time for homeowners to take care of their trees with less stress. Our services include winter pruning, which will help increase your home's value, protect your investment and save you time and effort.

Pruning is a good idea.

Pruning is a method of changing the shape or growth of a plant. It can also be used to prevent future issues. There are many reasons for pruning.

Health

You can enjoy a lifetime of beauty, shade, and fruit from healthy trees. The following conditions can have a detrimental impact on your health:

• Branches that rub together
• Branch stubs, which can encourage wood decay
• Dead or dying branches due to internal or external sources

Maintenance

For the following reasons, it may be necessary for annual maintenance:

• Dense growth
• Preferred form
• Development of flowers or fruit

Appearance

Pruning should enhance both the natural beauty and form of the tree and should not be used for aesthetic purposes.

• Respect natural proportions
• Remove undesirable growth
• Take control of shape and size.
• Increase the curb appeal of your home

Safety

Protect your family, guests, and property using these pruning techniques:

• Take down branches hanging over walkways, rooflines, parking spaces, or anywhere else they might cause injury.
• Take out dead branches.
• A clear line of sight from your entryway to your home

How to Prune Dormant Trees

Pruning trees before spring growth allows the tree to heal from new wounds and minimizes the risk of being bitten by insects, bacteria, or fungal diseases. Experts and qualified professionals are best qualified to use special tools and safety gear to reduce injury to trees and individuals.

Pruning Types

• Cleaning: This pruning is required to remove dead, diseased, or damaged limbs to prevent any further injury or damage.
• Raising: Select lower branches that can be removed to provide more clearance for people and vehicles.
• Thinning: Strategic thinning reduces branches' density to promote more air movement.
• Reduction: should be used only when it is necessary to reduce the tree's height or width. If done improperly or on a less tolerant species, it may negatively impact the tree's integrity and health.

Pruning Tips and Techniques

Small branches: To trim small branches, either cut them back to their main branch or cut them slanted, approximately one-quarter inches from the nearest flower.

Large branches: It is necessary to make several cuts to prevent injury to the bark. You should start at the bottom of the branch between 18 inches to two feet from its main trunk. Then, cut about one-third through the branch.

Make the second cut about an inch from the top, about one inch further than the first. Keep cutting until the branch splits.

For natural healing and to prevent branch collars from becoming too large, it is best to make the final cut just beyond the branch collar.