Whether you have a single small cherry tree on your property or a few dozen gigantic oaks, one thing is certain: You need to have them pruned regularly to keep them healthy, safe, and looking their best. But tree trimming is rarely something homeowners and property managers are qualified to do. You won’t even be able to reach branches growing high above the ground (or have the safety equipment necessary). And while you may be able to access low branches, you probably don’t have the training necessary to make proper pruning cuts. That’s why it’s critical to obtain professional assistance for all of your tree-pruning needs.
Treemendous Tree Care has been providing tree trimming services for residential and commercial clients in Clinton Township since 2019. Our professional arborists have the knowledge, training, and experience required to handle all of your tree pruning needs, as well as the equipment needed to prune trees safely.
Whether you need the crown of a tree raised, thinned, or reduced, or you simply need a routine trimming, Treemendous Tree Care is ready to help. We can even provide specialized pruning services designed to help maximize or minimize fruit and flower production.
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Tree trimming is an important aspect of tree maintenance that provides a wealth of benefits. A few of the most noteworthy advantages pruning provides include:
By having dead, dying, diseased, or unstable branches trimmed or removed completely, you can reduce the risks of branches damaging your property or injuring people (or pets) traveling beneath the tree.
Proper tree pruning helps to support the health of a tree by allowing it to allocate resources more efficiently. It also helps reduce the chances of diseases, pests, or decay spreading.
Pruning can often help trigger a tree to produce more foliage, thanks to the ways it improves health. Additionally, the very act of pruning a branch can stimulate new leaf production in the surrounding branches.
Pruning can enable more sunlight to penetrate the tree’s canopy, and it can also help increase the amount of air that flows through the canopy to help prevent some fungal and bacterial problems from occurring.
Trees may block sidewalks, driveways, sightlines, or things like power lines. But professional pruning can remove the branches in these areas and restore complete access.
While all trees are beautiful in their own way, most will look their best when pruned regularly. This not only helps ensure the canopy contains only live, thriving branches, but also ensures that the canopy’s shape is appealing.
By pruning trees correctly (and at the right time of year), you can see an increase in flower and fruit production. This is part of the reason orchards always implement strict pruning schedules.
Skilled arborists can often control the size of a tree through the careful pruning of key branches. But for the best results, it’s important to initiate this kind of pruning routine early in the tree’s life.
Because pruning helps support overall tree health and reduces the chances of large branch breaks (which expose trees to pests and pathogens), it is a great way to help extend the lifespan of your trees.
Because you can have your trees pruned to accomplish a number of different goals, arborists have developed a number of different tree pruning methods and strategies to achieve the desired results. A few of the most common tree pruning services Treemendous Tree Care clients require include:
Crown thinning involves the careful and selective removal of branches within a tree’s canopy, with the goal of increasing airflow and sunlight penetration. It’s typically carried out on mature trees, and the overall canopy shape is generally maintained.
Crown raising is performed to provide more clearance for people, vehicles, or structures below a tree. Also called crown lifting, it entails removing one or more of the lower branches of a tree. This type of pruning is most commonly used for mature trees in urban or suburban settings.
Crown reduction helps to reduce the overall size or height of a tree, without putting the tree at significant risk of decay the way “topping” does. It also ensures that the tree canopy still looks attractive and maintains a canopy shape that’s appropriate for the species.
The term crown cleaning refers to the selective removal of dead, dying, or damaged branches within a canopy. This type of pruning does not typically reduce the canopy’s size or provide more airflow, but it can support the tree’s health and improve its safety profile.
Pollarding is a specialized pruning technique that allows you to keep a tree relatively small via annual trims. It is not possible with all tree species, and it must be carried out in the proper manner to avoid harming the tree’s health, but it can be a great solution for small spaces.
These two similar techniques are focused on achieving specific – and often unusual – aesthetic goals. For example, trees may be pruned to be relatively two-dimensional and grow right beside a wall, or they may be trimmed into specific shapes, such as spheres.
Structural pruning is generally carried out when trees are quite young. The goal of structural pruning is to promote proper growth, structure, and form. This helps prevent potential problems in the future and support the tree’s overall health.
Homeowners and property managers should always keep an eye out for a few signs and symptoms that indicate their trees may require pruning. Always contact a professional arborist if you see any of the following signs:
Dead or dying branches are almost always a safety hazard when they occur near people or property, and they may also indicate the presence of pests or disease.
Diseased branches or those that have decay present should be removed quickly to help prevent spread and give your trees the best chance at a full recovery.
Branches that have suffered damage from severe weather or some other cause should be evaluated and potentially removed. This can help keep your trees safe and prevent injuries or property damage.
Branches that crisscross or rub against each other should usually be removed, as they’ll damage each other (and potentially lead to bark inclusions) over time.
Trees that produce too many internal branches may be at risk of fungal and bacterial diseases, as they don’t allow sufficient amounts of air or sun through the canopy.
Some trees develop in uneven ways, which can cause the tree’s center of gravity to shift. This can predispose the tree to things like windthrow, so pruning is generally recommended to restore proper balance.
Tree branches that grow between power lines, rub against structures, or block important access paths should be removed to help restore access to these areas or prevent potential problems.
While some trees are purposely installed in places to block sightlines, this isn’t always desired. But trees that grow in a manner that blocks a view can usually be pruned to eliminate this problem.
When trees fail to produce enough fruit or flowers, pruning may be helpful. However, it is important that the pruning cuts are placed correctly and that the pruning is carried out at the right time of year.
There’s one more sign that you may need professional tree pruning: It has been more than 3 to 5 years since they were last pruned. Even trees that don’t exhibit any of the signs discussed above will generally benefit from regular trims, so contact Treemendous Tree Care and let us schedule a pruning visit today!
While tree trimming and tree pruning are important components of regular tree maintenance, they cannot be conducted haphazardly. While proper pruning and trimming can improve the health of a tree and make it safer, improper trimming or pruning can have the opposite effect. So, contact the professional tree trimmers at Treemendous Tree Care – our arborists will be happy to inspect your trees, develop a pruning plan, and carry out the work properly. We’ve been helping to trim the trees of Clinton Township residents since 2019, and we’d love to help you too!
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No matter what type of tree pruning services you require, our time-tested process will unfold in the same basic manner.
You contact us to arrange for a free estimate.
One of our arborists will visit your residential or commercial property, inspect the tree or trees in need of pruning, and provide a recommended course of action.
Once you’ve approved the plan, we’ll schedule the work to be completed (often on the same day).
Our crew will then get to work, providing the professional tree pruning services you need.
After trimming your trees and disposing of the resulting debris, we will review the work with you and answer any questions you have.
Once we’re sure you are happy with the work, we will leave your property in pristine condition and wish you a pleasant day!
It’s critical that you select a tree-care company you can rely on when having your trees trimmed. This will ensure that your trees are pruned properly and remain healthy, and it also means that the process will unfold in a smooth and professional manner.
To help establish ourselves as the easy choice for Clinton Township residents, we employ several practices, including:
Unlike some of the unprofessional tree care companies around who lack proper licensing and insurance coverage, we are licensed by the state of Michigan and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage.
While some tree care companies try to get by without the tools and equipment necessary to provide truly professional tree care services, we maintain a full assortment of industry-leading equipment.
From the moment we arrive until we complete the job and drive away, we always keep our customers informed and are available to answer any questions or address any concerns.
Simply put, we’re not happy unless you’re happy, and we never consider the job finished until you’re pleased with our work.
Proper tree trimming can make all of the difference between having safe, healthy, and attractive trees and having trees that cause nothing but problems. So, stop procrastinating and have the professional arborists at Treemendous Tree Care provide the tree pruning services your trees need to thrive for years to come. Countless other Clinton Township customers have put their trust in us, and it’s time for you to do the same!
Treemendous Tree Care is your local arborist serving Southeast Michigan with excellent tree trimming, pruning, and removal. Whether your tree care is an emergency or simply long overdue, you can count on Treemendous Tree Care!
Have a few lingering questions about tree pruning in Clinton Township? Wondering what kinds of tree pruning services we provide? We’ve answered some of the most common questions our customers have below!