Tree pruning is important not only to keep them looking great, but also to encourage healthy growth. Most trees should be pruned in late winter or early spring, which is right around the corner. Schedule an appointment with your arborist now so they can trim your forestry at the most beneficial time in their life cycle.

Why You Should Schedule Tree Pruning for Late Winter

Decreases Chance of Injury

In late winter, trees are dormant, so there’s less chance of shock from pruning than there is when they’re in full bloom. When pruning is done right before spring, the wounds, or places where the tree is cut, are exposed for a shorter amount of time before the growth period begins. There’s also less chance of dormant trees becoming infected by disease and insects, so be sure to schedule tree pruning before your forestry wakes up in spring.

Invigorates Trees

Pruning in late winter can provide a burst of growth in the spring. If trees are pruned in fall or early winter, there’s a chance the wounds could harden and lessen the possibility of new growth. However, late-winter tree pruning leaves them with more energy and better health, which means they’re ready for the growth phase that’s about to begin.

Increased Visibility

It’s a lot simpler to remove the right parts of a tree when you can see what needs to be removed. In spring, summer, and fall, leaves cover the tree, making it difficult to determine which branches should be cut. The leaves can also make it hard to reach certain areas. But in winter, more of the tree is visible and easily accessible for clearing away diseased or dead limbs.

Call now to schedule your tree pruning with a trusted arborist. For nearly 30 years, Lincoln Tree Service has been providing Lancaster County, NE, residents with excellent tree care. In addition to tree pruning, they offer planting, fertilization, and removal. Lincoln Tree Service, Inc. also provides stump removal and lawn care. Give them a call at (402) 466-1627 or visit their website, and you’ll understand why they received the Nebraska Forest Service Outstanding Tree Care Award 2010.