Green Giant offers tree pruning to with two basic goals in mind...

1. Improve the structure of developing trees. Trees that receive the appropriate pruning measures while they are young will develop a desirable branch structure as they grow and mature. Pruning should accentuate the natural branching habit of the tree and correct structural problems.

2. Restoration pruning is necessary when trees have either outgrown the location where they are planted (they are just too big) or the branching patterns have deteriorated and the tree has lost its aesthetic character.

Pruning a tree, especially a young one, depends on its primary function in the landscape. For example, street trees must be pruned so that there is clearance for traffic and pedestrians.

Pruning is advisable if:

• Lower branches interfere with people or vehicles, or block visibility

• Branches are growing into buildings or utility wires

• Limbs have been broken or severely damaged

• Branches are dead, dying, decayed or hazardous

• Trees have crossing branches, weak branch unions, or other defects

• Trees have grown too large and might injure people or damage property

Landscape trees not only make homes and communities more beautiful, but they also improve our environment and can increase the value of a property up to 20%. Trees are truly assets that need to be enhanced and protected. Proper pruning is definitely a worthwhile investment.

Proper pruning is complicated and should be done only by qualified arborists. They have the knowledge of scientifically based pruning techniques, tree physiology, and safety practices, as well as working experience with various tools and tree species. A full time Certified Arborist will oversee all pruning work performed by Green Giant.

Timing: Green Giant provides Free Pruning Estimates at any time of year and performs the work in the winter months, when the trees are dormant. Schedule your pruning work as early as possible to get on our schedule.