Why Prune Young Trees?

Do you have trees in your backyard, or you want to prune your tree to remove the dead and dying branches and stubs.  For that, if you are looking for professional tree pruning services. Treescape® is the best option for you. We have an experienced team of Arborist to provide the best services.

Young trees frequently need pruning to establish a beneficial branch structure. However, newly planted trees have to prune only when broken or damaged branches. It is a myth that trees have to be pruned when planted to recompense for root loss because leaves and shoot tips provide food and growth substances that stimulate root production.

Young trees need their low temporary branches to provide sustenance. However, they should be kept short enough not to compete with permanent branches. Low temporary branches also protect the trunk. As the tree grows taller, the lower limbs may be removed, keep the desirable branches. As a tree grows, branches don't move considerably off the ground. Prune off the low temporary branches gradually over several years before they reach one inch in diameter.

Never remove more than one-fourth of the tree's branches at a time. Remember that it is better to make several minor pruning cuts than one big cut. Avoid cutting large branches when possible.

Dominant Leader

Maintain a single dominant leader stem, the tallest, most vital, main branch of the tree. Don't prune them back this leader or allow secondary branches to outgrow the leader. If the tree has co-dominant stems (means double leaders)—a separate one to avoid structural weakness. Save the straightest and most robust stem. Prevent the competing branches from developing larger than half the trunk diameter by removing them or bending them down to slow their growth.

Branch Structure

Proper pruning leaves the secondary branches all along the larger branches. It is better to separate the branches from the edges of the tree.

Branch Attachment or Crotches

The angle formed between two branches is known as a crotch. Sometimes the branches grow with narrow angles of attachment, that is, with tight crotches. As the tree grows, the bark becomes enclosed within the crotch, which leads to weakness and branch failure or dieback. Branches with narrow crotches should be stretched or removed to a wider angle when the tree is young. Use spacers, widen crotches, sometimes called spreaders, or bend the branch to a broader angle while still supple and young. Spreaders can be made of wood or wire and are positioned in a crotch or pushing it wider. Also, can tie the weights to branches to widen the crotch angle. Should remove the spreaders or consequences after a season. The spreading and spacing of branches are an old established practice for fruit trees that can apply to any tree.

We hope this post is helpful for you, and now you will start to take care of your young trees if you want to avail of Hedge trimming or Tree removal services for your home. In that case, you can connect us by mailing us @ New Zealand: info@treescape.co.nz / Australia: wacol@treescape.net.au.