Benefits of Winter Tree Pruning and Removal
Summer and fall are, without a doubt, our busiest times, but if you still need to get a chance to do some of your tree work, don’t worry. Many different types of tree pruning and removal can be done in the winter, and in some circumstances, it’s healthier for the trees and your yard. Even a reputable tree service suggests it! Even though we take extra steps in the winter, including hanging and taking down holiday lights, we still maintain the trees, which includes removing them.
Winter Provides a Better View
Many trees and bushes go dormant in the colder winter months. Deciduous trees are waiting for spring to bring on new growth after losing their leaves. It is frequently simpler for an arborist to evaluate your trees and search for dead or disease-ridden limbs without this lush cover. It is simpler to evaluate the tree’s overall structure and health, and it is also simpler to reach any branches that require pruning.
Cold Temperatures Prevent the Spread of Pests and Diseases
Not all living things hibernate in the winter, even trees. Because pests and diseases either go dormant or can’t survive in the cold, pruning a tree doesn’t immediately result in a pest or disease invasion (such as mountain pine beetles). Pruning should be done on trees vulnerable to these pests while they are dormant.
Frozen Ground Prevents Damage
Winter causes the ground to freeze, so our landscape won’t be harmed if we need to utilize heavy machinery to do operations like tree removal. Additionally, most of your other plants are dormant, so the health of the rest of your landscaping will not be significantly harmed by tree work.
Winter Pruning Is Less Stressful for Trees
When trees are pruned in the winter, new growth appears later, which is advantageous because the snow and cold would destroy the new growth, resulting in the tree’s horror (this is why pruning in the fall is not a great idea). Trees like maples, birches, and aspens that frequently flow sap won’t bleed when cut in the winter. Also, as was already noted, pruning in the winter enables the cut to start the healing process before the arrival of pests and diseases in the spring.
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