We remove dead, diseased or dying branches from the tree’s crown as preventative maintenance to keep trees healthy. It allows more light to pass through the tree, reduces wind resistance and reduces weight of limbs when done correctly. This service is often carried out with deadwooding.

Branches and limbs can die on a tree which can cause hazards during storms or high winds. They can also affect the overall health of the tree if left by spreading rot to healthy areas as well as fungus issues.

We selectively remove branches and stems to reduce height and / or spread of the tree in order to minimize risk to nearby buildings or structures. No more than 25% of the tree’s foliage should be removed to keep the tree healthy.

Trees can grow abnormally in landscaping as compared to trees in the forest due to the abundance of sunlight. Trees in the forest grow tall and straight due to competition for light in the canopy. With the abundance of light in landscaped trees, trees can grow multiple trunks which are more likely to result in structural failure. We can prune trees to favor a dominant trunk which promotes structural integrity of the tree. Dominate trunks are also able to better retard disease and decay.

Pruning fruit trees is different than pruning regular trees in that it’s needed to be done yearly to maintain and/or improve fruit quality. The best time to do this is in winter or early spring. Pruning helps improve sunlight penetration and airflow. It also helps the tree maintain structural integrity to support crop load.