When should you trim and prune your trees?
Winter is the ideal time for many reasons.
- Prune before new growth & blooms emerge in the spring and the sap is rising. This will ensure your blossom potential is not inhibited.
- Bare limbs make it easier to inspect the tree for damage or disease.
- Early disease management saves you time and money.
DISEASE MANAGEMENT
- Fresh cuts during the dormant winter season
Thousand Canker Disease
are less likely to attract disease-carrying insects, or bacteria and fungus.
- Oak Wilt is a major concern in the eastern United States, a fungus that spreads rapidly through the plant’s vascular system, so it’s good to prune your oak trees in the winter.
Emerald Ash Borer
WEATHER
- Prepare for severe weather by trimming dead or damaged limbs before storms cause extra damage.
Cabling a Maple tree
- EHS cables are a great way to secure hazardous limbs from breaking.
HEALING
- Pruning in the winter is less stressful on trees, leading to stronger new growth in the spring.
PRUNING
- Trimming and pruning before trees are in full leaf is easier to create healthy branch structure and look for pests and disease.
- Bradford Pears need crown reduction every 3 years – this means removing larger branches at the top to decrease their height and prevent these shallow-rooted hybrid trees from becoming top heavy.
YOUR PROJECT… Walk around your property this weekend and pay attention to your trees and walkways.
- Are there overhanging branches that need trimming?
- Do you have broken or deadwood limbs that could fall on your car or house?
- Do you have dead or sickly trees that need removing?
- Are there signs of disease or dying branches that need an Arborist to inspect?
Be proactive these months of February and March and call Family’s Tree Service Inc. to help protect one of the best investments on your property.
Our Advanced Arborist can give a free inspection to determine the best way to preserve your trees and extend their life and beauty for you to enjoy!
