To keep a tree healthy, you must prune dead or diseased branches, as well as thin out dense canopies to allow air and sunlight to reach interior limbs and leaves. To this end, Childers Tree Service offers tree pruning services to people throughout York, SC, and the surrounding areas. Here, they explain when to prune your trees for the best results during various seasons.

When to Prune Your Trees for Best Results

Winter

To promote growth in spring, it pays to trim dead or dying branches in late winter after the coldest spell has passed. At this time, trees are still in their dormant period and do not suffer the same trauma from pruning that they do in bloom.

Spring

To encourage growth in trees that bloom in mid- or late-summer, prune in early spring. This promotes flowering in remaining branches and results in a lovely, lush bloom after the flowers have fallen from spring-blooming trees.

Summer

To restrict the size of a tree for landscaping purposes or to keep fruit within easy reach, prune in summer to slow a tree's growth. By reducing the tree's leaf surface, you limit the amount of sunlight intake and, in turn, food production. Summer is also a great time to spot limbs that need trimming should they hang too low under the weight of leaves.  

Fall

Avoid tree pruning in the fall, as wounds tend to heal more slowly during this season. Moreover, it makes trees vulnerable to fungi, which disseminate their spores widely during mid- to-late autumn.

For more than 15 years, Childers Tree Service has helped clients throughout York, Gaffney, Spartanburg, and Greater Charlotte, NC, keep their trees lush and healthy with tree thinning, tree removal, and stump grinding services. Their team of experts understands which trees to prune when, and can help you achieve the best results. Visit them online to view contact details, or call (803) 627-3157 to schedule an appointment with a knowledgeable professional.