Why Do Trees Need to Be Trimmed?

Trimming or pruning (both terms are correct) is important to the health of your tree as well as its ornamental and aesthetic value. The removal of dead or damaged limbs from your tree helps ensure they do not fall on your home—or worse yet—your family. Damaged limbs that break off and leave a stub can never properly compartmentalize and heal, and present an entryway for disease and decay.

The benefits of tree trimming also include preventing a great deal of hardships down the road. The establishment of good scaffolding branches and a strong central leader should be done in the first ten (10) years after planting. Don’t worry though; it is almost never too late to properly trim your tree. Corrective pruning can solve a lot of problems, even if your trees have been neglected for some time.

Have a certified arborist evaluate your trees for health and structural soundness today.