Pruning and Trimming

Pruning and trimming are important for trees; it helps to maintain tree health and safety for trees where people walk underneath. If a tree is cut or trimmed back using a wrong method it can adversely affect the tree. For example it can stop growth, it can stop flowering and bearing fruit if cut in the wrong season or cut or pruned using the wrong method.

Types of tree pruning used include:

• Deadwooding
• Building clearance
• Road or footpath clearance
• Crown thinning so more light penetrates
• Root barriers installations
• Possum Guards
• Service line clearance