Safety is a major reason for pruning trees. Safety of those in proximity of trees is of primary importance. People, buildings and power lines are in jeopardy from dead branches falling from trees. Being proactive in protecting people and property from dangerous limbs is important in ensuring that our trees are not a safety risk.
Pruning removes branches that are unwanted. Unhealthy and dead branches hinder the growth of healthy tree components, including strengthening of the roots. Dead branches and dense overgrowth makes the branches more vulnerable to falling or blowing away during storms.
Facilitates improvement of the structure of the tree and encourages and directs healthy growth. Healthy new-growth is facilitated by pruning.
Pruning facilitates prevention and treatment of disease including fungi which can spread to healthy branches. Thinning out the canopy allows more exposure to sunlight and increases air circulation which helps in the reduction of disease.
Your trees are a prominent feature of your property and pruning is a wise measure in facilitating overall long-term health, safety and aesthetics of your property.
Your landscape will be enhanced by controlling overgrowth and unflattering density and allows more sunlight to penetrate the canopy reducing and controlling wide-spread of the tree, including the likelihood of roof overhang and possible infringement of growth on neighbouring properties. Pruning improves the view of vistas beyond your property such as lovely skyscapes of sunrise, sunset, mountain and water vistas. Pruning helps ensure that your tree compliments your property’s aesthetics.