Tree Pruning in Seattle
Responsible Tree Care in the Greater Seattle Area
Expert Tree Pruning Services in Seattle
You may envision a beautiful outdoor space without knowing what it needs to thrive. Our ISA-certified arborists offer a free consultation to help your trees thrive.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about tree pruning in Seattle:
Optimal Tree Pruning Frequency for Seattle's Climate
Pruning is done at specific times of the year based on the species of your plant. Luckily, our climate in the Greater Seattle Area affords us more flexibility than other parts of the world, but our ISA-Certified Arborists will ensure we're not pruning at bad time of year for your given trees. A consultation with our specialists is the best way to determine when or if your tree needs pruning.
Understanding Tree Trimming vs. Pruning
Trimming focuses primarily on aesthetics by adjusting a tree’s shape or appearance, whereas pruning focuses on enhancing its health.
Seattle Tree Care: Scheduling Your Pruning
This varies widely by type of tree. Fruit trees and hedge-like trees may require annual pruning to keep maintained. But large, mature evergreen trees may only need to be pruned once every 5-10 years for deadwood (which can be a safety concern).
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Pruning FAQ
You may envision a beautiful outdoor space without knowing what it needs to thrive. Our ISA-certified arborists offer a free consultation to help your trees thrive.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about tree pruning in Seattle:
How often should you prune trees?
Pruning is done at specific times of the year based on the species of your plant. Luckily, our climate in the Greater Seattle Area affords us more flexibility than other parts of the world, but our ISA-Certified Arborists will ensure we're not pruning at bad time of year for your given trees. A consultation with our specialists is the best way to determine when or if your tree needs pruning.
What is the difference between trimming and pruning?
Trimming focuses primarily on aesthetics by adjusting a tree’s shape or appearance, whereas pruning focuses on enhancing its health.
How often should I schedule tree pruning?
This varies widely by type of tree. Fruit trees and hedge-like trees may require annual pruning to keep maintained. But large, mature evergreen trees may only need to be pruned once every 5-10 years for deadwood (which can be a safety concern).
Can I prune my own trees?
We recommend you call our professionals when you need tree pruning because over-pruning or incorrect pruning can inadvertently kill your tree. It's more than just “making cuts" – it's about “knowing where to cut.” We also use ropes to climb your tree, unlike some folks that rely on shoe spikes/spurs, which cause wounds in tree bark. Don’t risk your trees' health when we’re only a call away.
What are the types of tree pruning?
The “types” of pruning can be defined a number of ways, but we focus on a few key ones. Removal cuts completely removes a branch from your tree. A reduction cut shortens the branch to remove decay and promote growth – it's crucial when making a reduction cut to cut back to a spot on the branch where the tree can promote new growth. This is considered a heading cut if the remaining branch is less than one-third the diameter of the cut stem. Lastly, removing dead branches eliminates dead tissue (and safety hazards) without injuring the tree to improve health.
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