Tree pruning like an expert – useful tips

Want to learn how to prune your trees like the pros? Here are some key tips to help you do it correctly:

– Prune in the tree’s dormant season, usually in late winter or early spring when temperatures are cold to avoid disease transmission.

– Make clean pruning cuts just outside the branch collar, the protrusion where it joins the trunk or main branch. Cut outside the collar without tearing or damaging the surrounding bark.

– Prune first to remove dead, diseased, broken or crossed branches that rub and rub others. This eliminates danger and distortion.

– Then remove shoots, suckers and internal branches to open up light and air circulation within the canopy. Good spacing allows for proper growth.

– Only remove about 25% of the total foliage per season to avoid excessive tree stress.

– Use extreme care when pruning near electrical wires. Leave this dangerous task to professionals.

Regular pruning maximizes tree health and aesthetic appearance, but leave it to the certified experts at Jose Salinas Tree Services LLC for large or complicated trees for guaranteed results.