FAQ
A: Tree pruning: promotes good branch structure,
can correct poor branch structure,
reduces potential hazards,
gives the arborist a chance to examine the tree more closely than possible from the ground,
improves overall health by removing dead, diseased, and dying branches.
A: .
The short answer is no. Topping, tipping, heading back and dehorning are all terms used to describe sever cutting back of a tree’s crown. It is a poor arboricultural practice and should not be used for healthy tree maintenance.
Topping: destroys the trees branch structure
gives multiple points of entry for wood decay organisms
can turn your tree into a hazard, creating a liability for which you could be held responsible
does not limit tree growth as advertised by tree toppers.
A: Moss is an air plant and will not hurt a healthy tree unless it over takes a tree and covers the foliage so that photosynthesis cannot occur. It is not a parasite (like mistletoe which will spread and kill a tree) it basically attaches itself to the exterior bark of a tree.
A: The best and most economical way is to grind the stump down below grade.
A: For a shade tree the average cycle is 3 years.
A: The old saying goes, “the best time to prune is when the pruners are sharp,” meaning that trees can be pruned at any time of the year. However, there are some exceptions when it comes to fruit, flowering, and ornamental trees.