TREE PRUNING

Tree pruning, is an integral part of tree maintenance, and it is vital to understand the various benefits that it can have on a tree and the environment.

​The most apparent and essential benefit of tree pruning is increased safety. Removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches, or those that rub against each other, reduce the chance of property damage and personal injuries. In addition, competing or weak branches are removed, which relieves a tree of the extra stress and burden of supporting them. This can result in a healthier and more robust structure, reducing the risk of the tree or branches falling during storms or high winds. 

Tree pruning can also help to promote the tree's overall health. By eliminating dead, diseased, or structurally weak branches, the remainder of the unseen parts of the tree can grow more evenly and possibly faster. Pruning also helps to keep trees balanced and symmetrical. This can help direct the nutrients and energy photosynthesis produce in a specific direction. All of this helps to reduce the risk of disease from encroaching upon a tree because all components of a healthy environment within and around the tree are in balance. 

In addition to safety and health, tree pruning can enhance an area's aesthetic appeal. Pruning a tree to promote a balanced shape helps open up the view of any home or landscape and can dramatically affect appearance. In addition, trees can be pruned to remove obstructive branches and provide more light to the surroundings - refreshing the landscape of any yard. 

Additionally, pruning can boost fruit production. More sunlight can reach the tree's lower limbs by carefully pruning branches close to the base. This will speed up photosynthesis and result in higher yields of the fruit of unparalleled quality.