In order to keep your trees healthy, pruning is an essential step. But there are good and bad ways to prune a tree. If you use improper techniques and the wrong timing, you could end up harming your tree, permanently. This is why it is so important to follow Five Star Tree Services pruning rules in order to properly prune your trees.
Just like you need to get your haircut, this is essentially what you are doing for your trees when you prune them. It is something that will continuously need to be done for the entire life of the tree. Even though this is a continuous process, pruning your tree when it is still young is the most important time to do it. This sets the foundation of the overall shape of the tree. It is a crucial step, and you will have to be very thorough when pruning young trees.
You want to be careful not to remove too many branches, otherwise this will negatively affect your tree’s growth rate. Sadly, this is a very common mistake that inexperienced people make when pruning. To ensure proper pruning, only remove necessary branches. This can be a tedious and tough task but in order to do the job correctly, while aiding the health of your tree, you need to do it.
Before you even pick up pruning shears, you need to be aware of exactly when you can safely prune your trees. If you are only removing dead limbs and branches, you can do this at any time of the year (as long as you can tell which ones are dead). Otherwise, there is a specific time of year that you can complete all other pruning. Make sure to remember the following:
Spring
A lot of trees tend to bloom during the spring. If you have spring blooming trees, make sure you have them pruned after the flowers fall. For summer blooming trees, make sure to prune them in early spring or late winter.
Summer
You can prune unsightly dead limbs easily during the summer since it is so easy to tell which ones are healthy and not. When all the foliage is out, you can easily depict every aspect of your tree and you will be able to prune it so that it can correct any odd shapes. Cutting off the undesirable branches during summer is the perfect time to do it. This will help to direct healthy growth.
Fall
Never prune in the fall. Decaying fungi are easily spread during this time and can infect a healthy tree if you prune it. Take this time to simply enjoy the scenery and serenity of the beauty fall brings us.
Winter
All outdoor plants go dormant for the winter. A lot of people choose to have their trees pruned during this time since it can’t hurt the trees. When done properly, it will successfully promote healthy new growth the following spring. The best time to prune during the winter is after the coldest part is over.
How Five Star Tree Services Can Help
If you want to properly prune your trees, make sure to utilize our Tree Pruning in Toronto services! Give us here at Five Star Tree Services a call at (416) 990-3355 and book our services today!