It’s mid-December in Minnesota and we’ve just had our first major snow. While it may not feel like it, now is a good time to check winter tree care off of your to-do list. We recommend that our clients wait to prune until trees are in dormancy, which occurs between autumn (after the leaves fall from the tree) and spring (before buds start to appear). Tree care is a practice that will enhance the health, life and aesthetic of your home or business landscape. Let’s take a look at four benefits of winter pruning.
Regardless of the weather we’ve had so far, we all know that big winter storm will soon arrive in Minnesota. Loose limbs should be removed beforehand to prevent added weight on unstable branches. That added weight can put you, your property and others in danger.
Many diseases and insects that can potentially invade trees don’t pose a threat during the winter. This means you can safely correct issues without (much) concern for insect and disease invasion. The risk of getting a disease or infestation after pruning also significantly goes down during the winter, as opposed to pruning outside of dormancy.
Without those beautiful, lush leaves on the deciduous trees, it’s easier to see the limbs and branches that need to go. Focus on loose and dead limbs first, as these are the most likely to cause damage to your property during severe weather. Next, remove limbs to create balance throughout the crown of the tree.
Without those beautiful, lush leaves on the deciduous trees, it’s easier to see the limbs and branches that need to go. Focus on loose and dead limbs first, as these are the most likely to cause damage to your property during severe weather. Next, remove limbs to create balance throughout the crown of the tree.
