Wintertime is the best time for pruning trees
Spring, Fall and Winter are the perfect times for pruning most trees.
Pruning Objectives: What is to be accomplished by pruning.
● Manage risk
● Manage tree health
● Develop desirable structure
○ Improve branch & trunk architecture by promoting or subordinating certain leaders, stems, or branches;
○ Promote or discourage growth in a particular direction;
○ Minimize future interference with traffic, lines-of-sight, infrastructure, or other plants;
○ Restore plants following damage and/or rejuvenate shrubs.
● Provide clearance —
○ Minimize current interference with structures, traffic, or other plants;
○ Maintain clear lines-of-sight and desired views;
○ Provide access to sites, buildings, etc. and/or comply with regulations
● Manage size or shape
● Improve aesthetics
● Manage production of fruit, flowers, or other products
● Manage wildlife habitat