Getting your trees trimmed can be a dangerous task. Tree are susceptible to pest, diseases, and stress that can lead to a trees downfall. Literally it can cause the tree to fall after a long period of time.
During the Winter is the best time of the year to have your trees trimmed! During the winter many of these issues go dormant. Pest and disease often are less likely to be present in the winter and get into the open cuts of a fresh tree trimming. These open cuts are often times the cause of trees eventually rotting and dying especially in the summer when pest and diseases are more active.
During the winter your tree is also under less stress. Just like pest and diseases trees also go dormant in the cooler months of the winter. Now this of course does not apply to all trees, but most trees are losing their leaves in the fall when it gets cold. During the winter many trees are not trying to regrow leaves and branches allowing your tree to better recover from the stress of branches being removed. Reducing the stress of your tree allows them to live longer and healthier.
While of course every tree is different, more often than not tree trimming is safer in the winter. If you ever are not sure or have questions about what is best for the health of your trees, reach out to professional in your area.
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