Types of Tree Pruning

Tree pruning works along
with the tree and plant care
services that we perform.
Some people request pruning
to shape their tree to fit
their preferences.

Others use pruning to encourage
growth or remove dead branches.
The goals of tree pruning determine
the technique that landscapers use.

Knowing more about each type
of pruning along with their benefits
makes it easier to see how
trimming branches impacts other
tree care strategies.

This type is a lot like you might
envision from the name.
A tree crown is the area above
the trunk that contains
the branches and leaves.

Over time, tree branches can
die off or become diseased.
A dead or severely damaged tree
branch can fall at any time.

People have also been injured from
falling dead branches.
With a crown cleaning,
the landscaper removes
the potentially hazardous branches.

This improves the safety
of your property.
Depending upon the severity
of the issue, the landscaper
may do a selective cleaning.

This leaves the less dangerous
damaged branches in place to maintain
the appearance of the tree.
We can perform soil testing to identify
why a tree has dead branches.

If a nutrient is lacking,
then we can do deep root
fertilization to restore
the tree back to health.

At times, tree growth becomes
a problem for people who cannot
drive or walk beneath branches that
have grown or drooped too low.

When this happens, you can arrange
to have the lower branches pruned
so that the crown begins higher up
the trunk.
This option helps to keep sidewalks
and other walking areas clear
for pedestrians.

This can also help you to avoid having
your tree’s branches rub against parts
of your property or get hit by cars
when they extend to the street.

A full crown is desirable for most types
of trees, but there comes a point when
too much fullness is a problem.

Young trees can sometimes experience
growth rates that cause them
to outgrow their space.
Trees that grow too fast may need
suppression treatments to divert
their energy towards maintaining
their health.

With a crown reduction, the tree
branches are not completely removed.
Instead, the landscaper carefully trims
back the ends of tree branches
to the main area where growth
splits off.

A professional pruner carefully selects
the branches and points to cut with
the intention of maintaining strength.
This method allows growth
to be focused on the interior
portions of the tree.

It also keeps the general shape of the
crown while making it more resistant
to breakage.
A crown reduction can damage the
tree if you choose the wrong points
to cut.

Landscapers rely upon a combination
of their scientific knowledge
and professional experience to make
each cut the most effective.

Sometimes, a tree’s growth is detrimental
to its health.
The thinning process involves removing
branches from a young tree to allow
for more air and sunlight to break
through the crown.

Landscapers focus on taking out weak
or overburdened branches first.
This procedure has the added benefit
of helping the plants below the tree
to benefit from increased sun exposure
as well.

The need for pruning can sometimes
be a sign that it is time to implement
new tree care strategies in your
landscaping maintenance routine.

Dead branches can be a sign that your
tree isn’t getting enough nutrients.
A tree that grows too fast may need
a plant growth regulator treatment.

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been in business since 1989,
serving the greater Phoenix
metro area for both residential
and commercial.

We have teamed up with Tree
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care, with customized service to
meet your specific needs.
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