Specialty Pruning in Portland
Not all trees and shrubs require the same pruning methods and frequency so people doing their own trimming may not be aware they are causing damage. As an accredited TCIA company, we’re committed to performing pruning of the highest quality to ensure you have a beautiful and healthy landscape. Our staff of certified arborists and tree experts always follow industry and ANSI guidelines for pruning.
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Why is pruning necessary?
The Benefits of Regular Pruning
Regular tree pruning is one of the best things for a tree after a really good growing season. There are numerous different benefits associated with regular tree pruning.
Some of these benefits include:
- Increases the tree’s sun exposure
- Takes weight off of the root system
- Diseases are more easily detected
- Increases productivity
- Minimizes damage incurred
- Improves the overall look of the tree
- Extends the life expectancy
The bottom line is this: if you want the trees in your yard to last, they require a little care every once in a while. When it is time to have the trees in your yard cared for, don’t hesitate to call our professionals at General Tree Service. Regardless of the type of tree, we can provide you with information that will help you better care for the trees when we aren’t around to ensure they have long and healthy lives.
PRUNING FRUIT TREES
There are two main types of pruning for fruit trees depending on whether or not the priority is to produce fruit.
Production pruning-Height is pruned to maximize harvest while sides are pruned to promote strong structure and lateral branching. A full canopy of foliage is maintained to help prevent sun scalding.
Ornamental pruning-Tree will still produce fruit but the goal is to maintain the tree’s structural ornamental beauty while allowing growth to its mature size and shape.
DETAIL PRUNING
For high value trees that are the centerpiece of your landscaping, it brings out unique aesthetic characteristics and maintains structural integrity for overall health.
STRUCTURAL PRUNING
Done on young trees to assist in developing good structural form to ensure they grow to be healthy and strong with a balanced crown.
CONTAINMENT PRUNING
Involves removing branches that are obstructing sidewalks or encroachments on roads, buildings or other plants.
In need of Emergency Services? Not to worry, General Tree Service has offered emergency services to our customers since 1924!
DETAIL PRUNING
For high value trees that are the centerpiece of your landscaping, it brings out unique aesthetic characteristics and maintains structural integrity for overall health.
STRUCTURAL PRUNING
Done on young trees to assist in developing good structural form to ensure they grow to be healthy and strong with a balanced crown.
CONTAINMENT PRUNING
Involves removing branches that are obstructing sidewalks or encroachments on roads, buildings or other plants.
In need of Emergency Services? Not to worry, General Tree Service has offered emergency services to our customers since 1924!
Why is pruning necessary?
When a tree isn’t pruned or trimmed, it can lead to all sorts of issues. All of which are easily avoided with even a small trim. If your tree starts to show any of the signs listed below, it is probably time to have the tree pruned.
Symptoms of a tree that hasn’t been pruned:
- The top of the tree seems crowded
- There are loose or broken branches
- Crossing branches
- Deep cracks
- You notice tree cankers
Not only is an unpruned tree more susceptible to health and physical issues, but it is considered dangerous as well. The last thing anyone wants is for someone to get hurt because they didn’t have their trees trimmed.
Sometimes specialty pruning services are necessary. Whether you have fruit trees in need of pruning or certain limbs of a tree block part of your sidewalk, give General Tree Service a call. We have the experience you can trust and services that are unmatched.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Just a note to let you and your company know how very pleased I was with all the aspects of dealing with the tree pruning. You were on time and very efficient with the work you did.
My neighbor was so impressed with your men’s work when they came onto her property that she gave me a check for my favorite charity. I will be recommending your company to my friends and family.
-Donna W.
Beaverton
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