Is Winter Tree Pruning Good or Bad

Most people aren’t all that certain when the best time is to trim or prune their trees. In fact, many property owners don’t even prune their trees at all, which often leads to disease or disaster! Tree trimmers in Johnson City at Promier Tree would like to share with you the benefits of pruning your trees during the winter.

Makes tree’s structure visible

Pruning the right way means removing branches that will facilitate growth and aesthetics. During the late fall or winter months, most of all of the leaves have fallen from the trees, which allows for improved visibility as to which branches should be removed. Dead or potentially dangerous branches can easily be identified as well.

Prevents disease or stops them from spreading

If your trees develop a disease, it can easily spread unless the diseased branches are removed. Bacteria, fungi, parasites, and insects can take over an entire tree, causing it to become a danger, and can even spread to other trees or shrubs on your property. Certain trees respond better to winter pruning when a disease is present.

Increases efficiency

We use heavy duty equipment to trim trees and doing this during the winter means less damage to your landscape. Plus, if any tire tracks or damage to your lawn does occur, you’ve got the spring season to regrow any grass in these small areas of your lawn.

Less stressful for trees

Dormant pruning, which means pruning a tree during its dormant season, allows the tree to heal from its wounds and prepare for growth in the spring. This makes winter pruning less stressful than trimming trees during the spring or summer.

Improves safety

During the winters here in East Tennessee, we never know if we will get snow or ice, both of which can cause damage to trees. Limbs become overloaded with the added weight, which can cause an already compromised tree to fall or cause dead branches to fall from the tree posing a serious hazard to you, and your property.

Does this mean trees should only be trimmed during the winter?

Not necessarily, as there are still many benefits to trimming or pruning trees during the spring or summer. However, there certainly are benefits to taking care of this task during the dormant season. The best approach to pruning your trees is to consult with a certified arborist in Kingsport. Our experts can access your trees and determine the best course of action.

Tree pruning in Kingsport

If you would like to learn more about our tree trimming or pruning services, please contact our tree care experts at Promier Tree by calling (423) 872-2988 to schedule an appointment with one of our arborists. We provide full-service tree care by our experienced and certified arborists who can safely care for your trees without causing damage.

Promier Tree is here to serve residential and business customers in the areas of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport in Tennessee.Tree trimmers in Johnson City at Promier Tree would like to share with you the benefits of pruning your trees during the winter.