Why do we prune trees?
Tree pruning is done for a number of reasons. Shape;/Form; pruning for optimal branch structure throughout. Forest trees, when left undisturbed, have the capacity to live hundreds, even thousands of years(Bristol Cone Pine), however, once their natural environments are altered(grade changes, increase or decrease in water supply, exposure to sunlight, nutrition competition grom grass or landscape plants, fall removal of leaves, etc.) these lifespans are greatly diminished.
Deadwood Removal
"Deadwooding" is done with the purpose of removing potential "hosts" for insects and fungi. By removing the dead branch at the branch bark collar, the larger limb can close over the wound, resulitng in a healthier overall structure.
Crown Thinning
Crown thinning increases airflow (important in Birch and Maple where infections are an issue), and allows for gseutes light penetration (when older or patio or light starved lawns).
Roof Clearance/House Clearance
Here is where a balance between the health of the structure and the health of the tree must be found.
Crown Raising
Also known as "Ground Clearance, prunnning these lower branches improves lawn health, makes mowing possible.
Hangers
Removal of hangers suspended overhead is done for obivious reasons, however, just as important, is the pruning of the resulting stub.
Shawnee Tree prune trees of all sizes, from the Crab Apple by the walks to the Oak Shading your three neighbors.
Our Arborists understand the fine balance between aesthetics, health, and your trees function in the landscape.
Tree Removal
Unfortuntately, due to either the weather of the tree or the changing needs of the clients landscape, tree removal is the only option.
When done properly using modern techniques and equipment tree removal can be done safely and efficiently with minimal impact to the surrounding landscape.
Shawnee Tree owns numerous tools to facilitate safe removal including: 23 ton crane, several bucket trucks, several walk/behind "mini-skid steers", just to name a few..., however, our grat estblished asset is our Arborists who, with thousands of hours to remove tree in a safe and effective manner.
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