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Prune Properly Why do people prune trees? People commonly prune trees to remove dead branches, remove crowded or rubbing limbs, or to eliminate hazards. Trees also are pruned to increase light and air penetration to the inside of the tree's crown or to surrounding landscape. But in most cases, mature trees are pruned as a corrective or preventative measure Since each cut has the potential to change the grow th of the tree, no branch should be removed w ithout a reason Pruning Techniques rhere are specific ty pes of pruning that help trees stay healthy, safe and beautiful ■Cleaning removes dead, dying, diseased. crowded, weakly attached and low-vigor branches from the crown of.a tree ■Thinning selectively removes branches to increase light penetration and air movement through the crown and reduces weight on heavy limbs to retain ihe tree's natural shape. ■Raising removes lower branches from a tree to clear space for buildings, vehicles, pedestrians and view s. ■Reduction trims the height or spread of a tree by pruning back the leaders and branch terminals to lateral branches that are large enough to assume the terminal roles (at least one-third the diameter of the cut stem). Compared to lopping, this helps maintain the form and structural integrity of the tree.
Pruning large trees can be dangerous - i usually involves working above the ground and using power equipment. I nsure your safety and that of your trees, by hiring a professional arborist If you have any questions or comments regarding this article or other questions please contact me at j w ood & bartlett.com or l-(877l-Hartlett
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