Pruning shade trees in landscapes

Pruning is a double-edged sword, either helping or hurting according to if, where, when, how, and why it is applied. When properly executed, a variety of benefits can occur. Benefits include reducing risk of branch and stem breakage, better clearance for vehicles and pedestrians, improved health and appearance, enhanced view, and increased flowering. When improperly performed, pruning can harm the tree's health, stability, and appearance and make matters worse.

There are several consequences of not conducting a regular pruning program. These include: increased risk of branch and stem failure, development of low aggressive limbs, formation of co-dominant stems, defects such as included bark and dead branches, obstructed views

Why prune? | Tree biology | Cause no harm | Objectives | Design a plan
Pruning cuts | Structural pruning | Thinning | Reducing | Raising
Cleaning | Restoration | Pruning palms | Mature trees | Storm damage
Specifications| Practice pruning | Photo examples | Nursery pruning | Pruning index