Types of Tree Pruning

Published On: September 20th, 20212.9 min read

When is the last time you thought about the trees on your property? You may love to look at them, but are you sure how to best care for them? Trees provide air quality, privacy, a harmonious view, and more.

But are you caring for your trees properly? To keep your trees healthy for years to come, you’ll want to work with an experienced tree service company.

You may want to enhance safety, mobility, or aesthetics on your premises. Tree pruning will help with each of these.

Wondering what types of tree pruning methods there are and when to use them? Keep reading to learn more.

Tree Pruning for Safety

A major concern for every property owner is safety. Pruning trees that are near important structures such as your home, playscape, and vehicles saves you from the risk of damage. Weakened tree canopies, heavy storms, and even snowfall can cause large limbs to break potentially impacting your property.

Another safety concern involves decreased visibility. You may find that overgrown trees are inhibiting your ability to see the road when pulling out of your driveway.  This can all be fixed with some intentional tree trimming.

You’ll want to keep up regular inspection of your trees. That way you’ll recognize the warning signs before it’s too late to act.

Tree Pruning for Clearance

If you live in a wooded area you’ll notice over time that the trees on your property may begin to crowd your driveway, roof, utility lines, and more.  If not maintained, overgrown tree limbs can cause a range of problems such as: impacting driveability along your driveway, promoting moss growth on your roof, loss of power during heavy snowfall, and/or lack of mobility with your lawnmower.

If this is you, it’s time to speak with your tree service company about trimming for clearance.

Tree Pruning for Beauty

Another type of tree pruning you will want to consider is for aesthetic purposes. An experienced arborist can take a look at your property as a whole and determine how best to increase its tidiness and appearance.

Pruning to ensure that your favorite ornamental trees and shrubs maintain their proper form is also something that requires skill, and regular maintenance.

Tree Pruning for Stability

You’ll want to consult experienced tree trimmers to assess the structural integrity of your trees. A trained eye can check for potential threats such as co-dominant stems. This condition is commonly referred to as “double leaders” or “two-stemmed trees”. It is very common and unfortunately results in weak unions that are prone to breakage.

Early-stage pruning practices that encourage one dominant leader on a tree can prevent this growth habit from occurring, however, this is often not achieved.  A trained arborist can help you to access the next best strategy to mitigate any potential problems caused by the presence of co-dominant stems.

Your tree service may also want to do a general crown cleaning to make sure your tree canopy is balanced and has proper airflow. Keeping your trees stable is key to maintaining their longevity.

Tree Pruning for All Your Needs

Next time you search “tree pruning near me” online, you’ll be prepared. You now know how to identify the types of tree pruning you may need on your property.

Partnering with an experienced company will not only keep your trees healthy, but it will also keep your property and family safe!

Looking for tree pruning services in the Connecticut area? Get in contact to request an estimate – we are here to help!

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SMO'T
SMO'T
2023-04-25
Arbortech is a great business to deal with. They did a big job quickly, professionally, and left our property in good condition. Lindsey, Justin, and their crews were all terrific. Highly recommend.
Laura Flavell
Laura Flavell
2023-04-15
I needed to have a large Norway maple tree removed and wanted to get at least three estimates. Eric's tree service came out and gave me a somewhat reasonable quote of $3500, then a week later before I had gotten another estimate from a different company Eric's tree service texted me and said they'd be in the area the following week, I called them and they said they had to revisit the estimate. They came back out continued to tell me her personal problems and that my neighbor would have to move his trailer. She then sent me a new quote of $7231!!! I called Arbortech and Justin came over on the day scheduled and was my most reasonable quote! He also said my neighbor wouldn't need to move his trailer. Justin and his crew arrived on time and did a phenomenal job!! They are true professionals! They cleaned up everything. They had had to remove a fence panel and when they put it back it was more secure than it had been when it had been originally installed. Justin's quote was $4700 less than Eric's! This experience with Arbortech was purely positive I highly recommend this company! Thank you Justin, Lindsey and the rest of the crew, you guys rock!!
ILost MyShoe
ILost MyShoe
2023-04-13
The service I received from everyone at Arbortech for a tree removal was absolutely wonderful. Any questions and concerns I had were answered and reassured. Justin and Lindsey were both so helpful and the value I paid for this service was outstanding. Super reasonable, and I would recommend Arbortech to anyone in need of any tree service. Super grateful and happy. If I could figure out how to add pictures to my review, I would. They did an incredible job with not just the tree removal itself, but also with a brush pile I also had taken care of. Again, highly recommend Arbortech for anyone who is in need of any type of tree service. Couldn’t be more pleased!
Teresa Brown
Teresa Brown
2023-04-10
We spoke with Lindsey via phone after sending her pictures of an ornamental tree we thought was in distress. She was able to tell us what it was & how to address the problem...right over the phone! She was very professional and knowledgeable. Will definitely call/hire for any future problems.
Barbara Evans
Barbara Evans
2023-04-05
Seven difficult to access trees cut down in one day. All debris was removed and the yard was left in great condition. I have used Arbortech in the past and will continue to use them whenever I need work done with the trees.
Yvonne Brennan
Yvonne Brennan
2023-04-02
Great service
Kevin Randino
Kevin Randino
2023-03-30
Extremely friendly, responsive and willing to work with you. We went with Justin because in the short time we met him, he showed a real passion and knowledge for tree grooming. We have a weeping maple that was seriously neglected for over a decade. It was growing into itself and unable to properly expand. Justin immediately caught the core issues with it and trimmed it into a beautiful manageable condition. He was fast, efficient and showed a real care in the detail work. Would absolutely recommend Arbortech to anyone in need of tree work!
Louis MacLellan
Louis MacLellan
2023-03-25
One word. AWESOME!!! We had 4 trees removed on our property. From start to finish what we witnessed was true professionalism. To Justin, Lindsey, and crew. Thank you!!!
JanIce Trombley
JanIce Trombley
2023-03-08
Arbor tech was very professional, they did a wonderful job at a very reasonable price . They were very pleasant to work with
Michelle Hunt
Michelle Hunt
2023-02-24
We had Justin and his crew remove several trees that were overgrown and had potential to fall near our home. They were on time, efficient and left our yard spotless. I would highly recommend Arbortech if you are looking for a professional tree expert!