Al's Tree Surgery specialise in a professional Tree Pruning service, led by qualified Tree Surgeons, who are fully insured to perform this type of tree work for our company.

Tree pruning is an important part of the arborists job and is generally requested or needed for three main reasons. These are for safety, health and aesthetics, as well as occassionally to stimulate fruit production on particular tree species.

Tree pruning for Safety involves the removing of branches that are at risk of falling and may cause injury or damage to property (please also look at our page on dangerous and storm damaged trees for more info). This type of tree service will also include trimming branches that interefere with lines of sight or are growing in to utility lines. It is advisable that a professional tree surgeon perform this type of tree work as it can be dangerous.

Tree pruning for health involves the removing of disease or insect infected wood, thinning the crown of the tree to increase airflow (please also look at our page on tree thinning), and removing crossing and rubbing branches. This type of tree care can encourage trees to develop a strong structure, reduce the risk of damage from severe weather conditions, and support wound closure for any already damaged or diseased limbs. An experienced tree specialist can help identify the ways in which a tree can be maintained for good health.

In some cases tree owners wish to prune their tree for aesthetics, enhancing the natural form and character of the tree and stimulating production.

 Although the reasons for pruning a tree can be easily broken down, it is most likely that a tree will need pruning for a combination of reasons. As tree care specialists, we hope that our open and friendly service will allow tree owners to feel welcome to discuss their needs and find a suitable approach to pruning their tree.

Tree pruning can be approached in two different ways. For younger trees your tree specialist will be looking to encourage and produce a strong structure for the future of the tree, whilst with mature trees the emphasis is shifted to maintaining the form, health and appearance of the tree. Most commonly practiced tree surgery for this type of work include crown thinning, crown raising or lifting and crown reductions. These techniques can be used on a younger and more mature trees.

 Like with many other aspects of tree surgery, there are specialist techniques and cuts used to ensure the health of the tree is prioritised. A tree care specialist will use the same pruning cuts for both dead and live branches, allowing for the shortest possible healing time for the tree.

At Al's Tree Surgery our experienced tree specialists ensure that inproper pruning cuts do not happen. care services offered at Al's Tree Surgery will help tree owners feel supported, comfortable and reassured that they are making the best possible decision.