Pruning helps trees be ridiculously good looking, which is what we’re all about at Precision Tree Services. But it also helps them grow strong and keeps them safe.

Because here’s the thing, trees can get really big. And sometimes the space they live in can’t or won’t accommodate them. That’s where pruning comes in. By removing strategic parts of the plant, such as branches, it helps the tree fit into the space without being too cramped. Pruning can also help with improving your view or creating a privacy barrier.

Another reason you may want to prune your tree is if it was damaged in a storm and there are dangerous dangly branches just waiting for the right gust of wind to knock them down (we’re looking at you, paper birch!), which could cause damage or injury.

If you own fruit trees, you may have heard that pruning is a good way to increase fruit production. This is true! It may seem counterintuitive to remove branches to actually get more fruit but here’s how it works: many branches and buds means heavy competition for space and energy from the tree. The result is fruit that may not grow to full size and may also suffer in quality, since its sugar content will be lower. Pruning produces immediate growth in the cut area and allows you to remove branches that aren’t producing.