Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property's value.
- USDA Forest Service
Tree pruning should start early. Trees younger than 25 years old need regular structural pruning to train their growth patterns and enhance and aid the aging process.
The goal of pruning mature trees is to maintain their health, appearance, structure and form. While all trees will gradually stop growing taller, they will continue to expand in girth and become more robust. Proper corrective pruning is vital to ensure the longevity of the tree.
Sometimes mature trees need training to bring them back to health. Pruning these trees should include hazard pruning and crown reduction or restoration to repair storm damage or correct crown dieback.
When your trees need pruning, it can be tempting to try and remove the offending branches on your own. Your tree makeover efforts, however, may actually cause damage and even early tree death.
Tree pruning and shaping require years of experience and expertise to ensure strong and healthy trees. That’s why trees should only be pruned by a service that practices safe and effective methods, like the experts at Andy's Stump and Tree Service.