PRUNING SERVICE
Do you have a tree or shrub which needs pruning? Are you concerned about prolonging the life of a beloved tree on your property? Those are the exact kinds of situations our team at Rich’s Tree Service is here to help with.
Pruning isn’t just for beauty. It’s also for health and structure. Sometimes due to disease or spending too much energy trying to grow in an unhelpful direction, trees develop weaknesses. When this happens, the affected part may need to be removed so that the rest of the tree can thrive.
Understanding how trees develop in terms of growth potential and structure is essential in proper trimming. Different species of trees and shrubs have different tendencies both in terms of how they grow – and often how they fail. At Rich’s Tree Service, it’s our job to keep these things in mind and apply proper pruning techniques for the good of your trees.
Knowing which branches to take and which to leave is critical in tree care, but the method of removing them can also make a difference to the overall health of a tree. Removing a limb improperly can be a traumatic event that sends a tree into shock or leaves scarring, which is something we want to avoid. The training that the team at Rich’s Tree Service has received means that when they remove a limb, they know how to do it in such a way that the impact on any tree is minimized. You can think about them as expert tree surgeons, removing bad parts of a tree so that the good can survive and thrive for years to come.
Before we begin a pruning job, you will be provided with a quote of what we think would be best for the health of your trees. That quote may include any of the following services:
HAZARD PURNING
Our team of experts will identify hazards that need to be mitigated. We will remove dead, dying, diseased, and weak branches for the health of your trees and to avoid situations that require emergency removal.
THINNING
This is the selective removal of branches to increase light penetration, improve air movement, and lessen weight to reduce stress on the tree structure and curate an environment conducive to the health of the tree and other plants in the area. Strategic thinning has the benefit of improving the look of a tree, as well.
ELEVATING
Elevating involves the removal of lower branches to provide greater clearance from the ground, which may be needed in an area with traffic or to encourage other growth further up the tree.
CROWN REDUCTION
Crown reduction decreases the size of the profile size of a tree using proper cuts, thereby preserving appearance, health, and structure.
VIEW CLEARING
Selective removal of limbs in the crown to allow for a specific view – a great alternative to tree topping.
POLLARDING
This technical term refers to a less common pruning technique that involves the yearly removal of all new growth. Pollarding has the effect of restricting a tree’s height.
FRUIT TREE PURNING
There are several reasonable techniques utilized for pruning fruit trees, each with a very different outcome. A benefit of a Portland tree pruning service is that the team members understand how your trees will respond to each method of trimming and can adapt their technique depending on your objective. Our team will get to know your tree and what you’re hoping to achieve so that they can provide the most appropriate course of trimming.
If you're not sure where to start, give us a call and learn how we can help.
