Tree pruning in Tennessee is an important professional service that can beautify and reinforce trees so they will withstand insects, diseases and inclement weather – and look good while doing it!
Pruning should be performed if you want healthy trees, but it must be done properly by someone who has experience in what they’re doing. Like a certified arborist from TN Tree Trimming. You may be able to prune trees safely while they are still small and developing, but you also may be doing irreparable harm to the tree.
To safely prune trees, you must know all of the following:
- When is the best time to prune your types of trees
- How much of the tree can be pruned at at once
- Where to cut the branches so you do not harm the tree
Taking too much from a tree can kill it or cause structural damage, but precise pruning done each year benefits trees in many ways. Pruning helps to improve the appearance of trees, makes them stronger, eliminates dying or diseased portions and expedites fruit or flower production.
For the best results, pruning should be completed every year, but as trees mature, you may be able to wait two years between pruning services. Regardless of how often you have your trees pruned, ensure your arborist is qualified to perform the type of tree pruning your trees need. This won’t be a problem if you call TN Tree Trimming in Tennessee!
Types of Tree Pruning Methods
There are 7 different ways to correctly trim a tree so that it grows stronger and healthier every year.
Depending on the shape, species and health problems of your trees, one method might be more effective than another, but each technique has various benefits to consider.
Crown Thinning Your Trees
Crown thinning is popular for older, overgrown trees in Tennessee. This process removes weak branches within the crown of the tree to improve light and air flow throughout the crown. Air flow is important for disease prevention.
This tree pruning method also removes branches that are touching so they no longer rub up against each other and break or create weakened areas that can be an entry point for insects and pests. Limbs that grow at strange angles are usually cut off during crown thinning.
Crown Raising Your Trees
This tree trimming technique removes branches and limbs at the lowest part of the crown so new limbs start higher up on the trunk of the tree. Letting low branches get too large makes them very hard to cut off, and they can pull nutrients from the top of the tree, which leads to less fruit and a weak tree.
There are many reasons you might decide to raise the crown of a tree. Many times, it is done in order to clear the line of sight for automobiles and pedestrians, but it can also be done to free up space for landscaping under the tree.
It is a common technique for overgrown trees that are close to homes and other buildings.
Crown Reduction
Crown reduction reduces the total size of the tree’s crown from its exterior edges. It shortens limbs horizontally and vertically to keep the tree at a certain size. By reducing the crown size, you can remove the need to cut down the tree because it will no longer interfere with traffic lights, power lines or street lights.
Even if the tree isn’t close to structures like those listed above, crown reduction can make the tree look much better because it also eliminates irregular growth. This is a smart idea for trees that are a variety of ages but you want to look uniform.
Crown Cleaning
Sometimes referred to as deadwood pruning, crown cleaning is a minimally invasive type of trimming technique that gets rid of dead, snapped or diseased branches so that the remaining sections of the tree may continue to grow normally. These limbs can only cause problems later.
Crown cleaning makes the tree look a lot better, and it stops branches from rubbing together. And it is a safety practice that reduces the likelihood of branches falling, since healthy branches rarely fall.
Crown Restoration
Crown restoration is an intense trimming method used on trees that were significantly damaged (either by pests or weather). It should be performed by a certified arborist who knows where the tree is likely to grow over time and roughly how long it’s restoration will take.
Unlike other tree trimming services, crown restoration occurs during a longer time period with conservative pruning that reshapes the tree. Your arborist should have a plan to restore the tree, but also must be flexible as the tree grows and reshapes on its own, working with the tree’s new growth.
Vista Pruning
If you want trees that increase curb appeal, you are probably interested in vista pruning. The intent of vista pruning is to make the tree more visually pleasing from a particular vantage point.
It encompasses several pruning techniques including crown thinning, crown reduction and crown cleaning – any technique that helps the trees look prettier. Remember, though, that a professional is not going to sacrifice the health of a tree, so the primary focus of vista pruning is still to create strong, healthy trees.
Espalier Pruning
Espaliered trees are pruned heavily to grow flat against a wall or a trellis. It is a different style of pruning that is sure to attract a lot of attention to your yard. Espalier pruning should begin when the tree is young and then done routinely throughout the tree’s life span.
of espalier pruning include facilitating maximum sunlight to get to the trees, as well as making it much easier to harvest fruit.
Professional Tree Pruning in Tennessee
Tree pruning can be harmful to a tree, your landscaping, and, of course, for you! TN Tree Trimming highly recommends professional tree trimming over DIY.
Aside from the dangers of tree trimming, you can do a lot of damage to a tree if you don’t trim it properly. Excessive pruning is one of the most common errors made by homeowners trimming their own trees.
Trees in Tennessee that get routine care from a professional are usually much better off, and hiring an experienced arborist from TN Tree Trimming to prune the trees on your property is a decision you won’t regret. Locate your city in our service area. We work with arborists across the entire state of Tennessee!
