Pruning

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Pruning

• Why
• Remove dead, damaged, diseased branches
• Promote strong branch unions
• Improve line-of-sight
• Control plant size and shape (branch location)

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Tight crotch (V-shaped) ? Low strength,
especially if there is included bark Prune
when small
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Buds provides next years branches, leaves and
sometimes flowers.
STEM/BRANCH
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Pruning

• How
• Heading cuts cutting off part of a shoot or
  branch ...
• Thinning cuts cutting back whole branches, to
  the point where they connect with other branches
  or the stem

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Branch collar A-B
Branch bark ridge C-E
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Incorrect
Correct
Show the order of cutting of the branch
Three-cut method for larger limbs
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Pruning

• Why
• How
• Heading cuts
• Thinning cuts
• Large branches ... hire a professional arborist
• How much to remove? No more than 25-30

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Pruning

• Why
• How
• Tools
• Extra tips and notes
• Time of year Late winter/early spring is best
• Power lines BE CAREFUL!

Indirect contact between you and the power line
can occur through a branch or a tool. Consider
hiring a professional arborist.
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Pruning

• Why
• How
• Tools
• Extra tips and notes
• Time of year Late winter/early spring is best
• Power lines BE CAREFUL!
• Dont prune at planting ...