Tree Pruning

Pruning is essential for a tree’s biological success. Professionals know exactly where to cut to trigger the tree's natural healing process.

• Disease Control: Removing infected or decaying branches prevents fungi and pests from spreading to the rest of the tree.

• Airflow and Sunlight: Thinning the "canopy" (the top) allows sunlight to reach the inner leaves and improves air circulation, which reduces the risk of leaf diseases.

• Structural Integrity: Removing "co-dominant stems" (two trunks competing for space) prevents the tree from splitting apart as it grows larger.

A poorly maintained tree is a liability. Large, dead limbs—often called "widowmakers"—can fall without warning.

• Storm Resistance: Professionals prune to reduce "wind sail." By thinning the branches, wind can blow through the tree rather than pushing against it like a solid wall, preventing the tree from toppling in a storm.

• Property Protection: Strategic pruning keeps heavy limbs away from your roof, gutters, and power lines.

• Predicting Failure: Certified arborists can spot cracks or "included bark" that the untrained eye would miss, addressing a hazard before it becomes a disaster.

If you want your landscape to look like a curated garden rather than a tangled forest, pruning is your best tool.

• Shape and Form: Pros can guide a tree’s growth to fit a specific space or aesthetic.

• Fruit and Flower Production: For fruit-bearing trees, pruning concentrates the tree's energy into producing high-quality fruit rather than wasting it on excess foliage.