Many inquiries concerning tree trimming come to Legends Tree Service. The majority of them are concerned with when trees should be pruned, how frequently people should have their trees pruned, and what happens if you prune a tree too regularly or too infrequently.

 

How Frequently Should I Trim My Trees?

 

You can get assistance figuring out how frequently each tree needs to be trimmed from a qualified arborist. Although each situation is unique, the following general rules should be followed:

 

 

Any mature tree can be trimmed once every three to five years. Most young trees need to be pruned every two to three years. Fruit trees can be pruned annually to help them produce larger, higher-quality fruit. Evergreen trees often do not require any cutting for many years.

 

 

Should Trees Be Trimmed Every Year?

 

As we mentioned before, depending on the type, most trees can be pruned every one to five years. Even while your trees might not require trimming every year, it’s still vital to check them out or get them inspected to see if they do.

 

 

What Happens When a Tree Gets Too Much Prune?

 

If you over-prune, there won’t be as many leaves for the tree to feed on. Overpruning can weaken a tree, which makes it more susceptible to infestation by pests and disease.

 

Overpruning can also increase a tree’s susceptibility to wind damage, and improperly done cuts can serve as entry points for disease and pests.

 

 

Does Tree Trimming Promote Growth?

 

A tree’s roots can develop stronger with the aid of proper tree trimming, leading to a healthier tree. The growth of new branches can also be aided by tree trimming.

 

 

When Do Trees Need to Be Trimmed?

 

Late winter or early spring are often the best times to prune trees. You can prune trees as needed in the spring, summer, and fall, but late winter or spring will yield the finest results.

 

By trimming your tree in late winter or early spring, you can prevent the tree from wasting energy on producing leaves on branches that you will eventually cut anyhow.

 

 

When Should Trees Not Be Trimmed?

 

Never removing more than 30% of a tree’s living tissue is our aim. More removal than that could harm the tree and cause disease or pest infestation. You shouldn’t prune a tree further if it has had roughly 30% of its leaves gone in a year, either through pruning or storm damage.

 

Furthermore, pruning a tree as soon as its leaves have fully emerged is harmful. The tree expended a lot of energy on developing those leaves, which serve as power plants, and anticipates receiving energy in return to store in its roots all year long. When the tree is trimmed, the amount of energy it can store for the winter is significantly reduced.

 

 

Do Branches Grow Back After Pruning?

 

If branches are correctly trimmed, they won’t reappear. To prevent the spread of disease or the infestation of pests, they will develop a callous over the cut, which you may have noticed on many trees. However, if the tree is incorrectly pruned, brancesh might reappear.