The Advantages of Different Types of Tree Pruning
When discussing our tree pruning practices, we prefer to use descriptive and proper terminology to describe the factors involved while pruning various parts of trees. The Different Types of Crown Pruning The most common type of pruning involves removing branches that are diseased, visibly broken, dying, or dead. Certified Arborists have a keen eye to be able to see these branches while looking at trees. It becomes second nature to arborists to identify and remove these types of branches in their day to day routine. By removing dead, diseased, or broken branches, tree different types of pruning assists with opening a tree’s crown to allow air movement and additional light penetration. Removing excess foliage and branches also manages the risk of branch failure by reducing the weight of extended branches and limbs of the tree. There are limits for arborists as to how much pruning can be done for a tree. The rule-of-thumb is to remove less than one-fourth of the live f...