Let us look over some tree pruning tips for mature trees so you can keep your largest leafy landscape components entirely healthy.
Your trees are the anchors of your property, framing your house, standing strong and tall, protecting you from the sun’s intense rays, and shielding you from harsh winds. As they get much older, you may think trees do not need attention at all. But actually, mature trees require some attention and love too. Just like older people, they can not tolerate injury or stress as well as their younger counterparts. This is also true when it comes to trimming them. Not only are their branches larger and more unwieldy, but you do not want to risk creating an issue by weakening the trees with incorrect pruning. Considerable tree pruning takes a bit of finesse. Let us look over some tree pruning tips for mature trees so you can keep your largest leafy landscape components entirely healthy. Read on to learn more!
When Should a Mature Tree Be Pruned?
Trees stall growth, entering dormancy during the winter. This typically starts out in late fall and lasts through early spring, or after the leaves turn colors and drop in autumn and before the flowers emerge during the early spring. This inactive growth state, mixed with cooler temperatures, less pest and disease pressure, and a lack of leaves, creates the best time for tree trimming. The tree’s overall structure is more clearly visible, and there’s a greater chance that the tree will recover correctly post-pruning.
How Often Should a Mature Tree Be Trimmed?
When it comes to the frequency of larger tree trimming, a solid goal is around every three to five years. This will ensure that you are giving the tree time to recover in between cuts. However, the trimming cycle is also fully dependent on the tree species, health, size, and any major storm event or incidents that will weaken the branches, requiring pruning.
How Much of a Mature Tree Could You Trim?
Mature trees suffer just as much as younger trees once they’re over-pruned. If a tree loses too much canopy at once, it could weaken and possibly die from the excessive stress. This is why it is so crucial when it comes to pruning mature trees to not remove more than about 20 to 25 percent of your property’s tree’s canopy at once. Removing diseased or dead branches remaining on your tree is also important.
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