Pruning Types

Crown Cleaning: Crown cleaning consists of the selective removal of one ore more of the following items: dead, dying, or diseased branches, weak branches, and water sprouts.

Crown Thinning: Crown thinning consists of the selective removal of branches to increase light penetration, air movement and reduce weight.

Crown Raising: Crown raising consists of the removal of the lower branches of a tree to provide clearance.

Crown Reduction or Crown Shaping: Crown reduction decreases the height and/or spread of a tree. Consideration should be given to the ability of a species to sustain this type of pruning.

Vista Pruning: Vista pruning is selective thinning of framework limbs or specific areas of the crown to allow a view of an object from a pre-determined point.

Crown Restoration: Crown restoration pruning should improve the structure, form, and appearance of trees which have been severely headed, vandalized, or storm damaged.

Pruning Objectives...