Pruning trees

Trees should be pruned outside of the growing season (in spring or fall). Thinning deciduous trees occasionally enables light and air to reach the foliage, which promotes growth and reduces the risk of diseases. Large conifer and broadleaf trees don’t usually need much regular pruning.

Pruning trees

Trees should be pruned outside of the growing season (in spring or fall). Thinning deciduous trees occasionally enables light and air to reach the foliage, which promotes growth and reduces the risk of diseases. Large conifer and broadleaf trees don’t usually need much regular pruning.

What to prune -checklist:

  • Dead, damaged and diseased branches
  • Branches that rub against one other
  • Branches that are too long
  • Crowded, thin branches
  • Tree suckers and water sprouts.

Note! Never leave branch stubs when pruning.

What to prune -checklist:

When planting trees, prune these back:

  • Narrow-angled branches
  • Branches growing too close to one other (remove one)
  • Competing main branches.

When planting trees, prune these back:

A three-cut pruning method for thick branches

Thick branches require a three-point cut to minimize bark damage

The first two cuts remove most of the weight from the end of the branch. The third – and final – cut encourages callus growth.

Don't remove the branch collar; this will help the tree wound occlude faster

Properly pruned tree branches form a callus where the removed branch once was. The callus is essential to the health of the tree.

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