During the dormant season, when temperatures drop, is the ideal time to prune a tree. Pruning during this time helps prevent damage to a tree or shrub when inclement weather occurs, which will pave the way for healthy growth during the spring. Here’s why your trees and shrubs need pruning now.
Less Susceptible to Disease and Insects
Pruning helps lessen the likeliness that your trees or shrubs will attract disease-carrying insects. Plant diseases thrive during spring and summer, so waiting until then to prune means you are subjecting your plants to spreading infestations. For example, pruning during the warmer seasons increases the occurrence of fungus spreading beetles that can cause significant damage.
Save Time and Money
Pruning during the dormant season will actually save you time and money. It is easier to see all of the branches of the tree, which means your certified arborist has optimal access to the areas in need of pruning. The core of the tree or shrub may also require an inspection to ensure it is structurally sound and void of any potential hazards.
Promotes Healthy Tree Growth
If you want your tree to experience healthy growth during the spring, then pruning it during the winter is your best bet. If you wait to prune a tree after its onset of new growth, you could wind up limiting its growth for next year. Otherwise, pruning it during the dormant season will cause less stress on the tree, and lead to optimal growth during its growing season.
If you have any trees or shrubs in need of pruning during this dormant season, contact the experts at Promier Tree. Our certified arborist can assess your tree care needs, and provide a recommended course of action for your trees and shrubs.
Want to learn more? Call our office at (423) 765-2626 to schedule a consultation with one of our certified arborists.
Promier Tree serves the areas of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, TN.