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Why is Tree Cutting and Tree Pruning Important?

11/20/2018

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Trees are a beautiful and functional asset to your property. They provide shade, oxygen, and in some cases fruit, nuts, or flowers. Knowing this, why is pruning and cutting branches on trees important?
Picture of tree cutting in Baton Rouge Louisiana
Health
Removing weak or dead branches prevent decay and insect problems. Canopies that are too dense can cause increase disease and insect problems. Crossed branches rub the bark away from where they meet. These exposed areas are easy spots for pathogens to be introduced. 

Removing competing leaders. Leaders are branches at the top of the tree. Having two that compete can lead to wood that splits and tears. 

Older trees can form pockets where water will sit. Sitting water can rot wood and lead to some real damage. Selectively pruning these locations can improve the well being of your tree.

Safety
It reduces the risk of branches falling and damaging property or people. Low growing branches can hit people or cars. Branches that hang over property can lead to damages during storms and high wind.

Picture of magnolia tree before pruning
Picture of magnolia after raising tree canopy
Form
Trees tend to grow best when they keep their form. Removing wild growing branches early keep your tree's form looking good and your tree healthy. 

As trees grow larger, they do not need to keep such a low canopy. The higher branches block out more sun, and the lower branches are less effective at producing food. raising a tree's canopy helps to make the tree more productive while making it easier to walk beneath the tree. ​
45 Comments
Trees By Jake link
9/9/2019 08:47:57 pm

Great post.But, Tree trimming is an important task that needs to be carried out regularly, without fail. Tree trimming is not only good for the tree's growth, it is also important to trim trees at regular intervals so that they do not damage property and overhead wires. Huge trees often fall due to heavy rain and make the situation complex with the damages created on the adjacent properties. For more details visit https://treesbyjake.com/tree-trimming-tulsa/

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Tree Service Houston TX link
3/29/2020 11:14:25 am

These tips are helpful for the tree owners to know why the cutting of trees in their home is important. Thanks for updating these thoughts.

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Peabody Tree Service link
4/28/2020 03:34:34 pm

Great post. We talk about about death and disease, spooky sounding! But with the proper removal of limbs and problematic spots - the tree will thrive! Thanks for the post, enjoyed reading. www.peabodytree.com

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Tree Pros link
6/9/2020 07:12:52 pm

Tree cutting and pruning is necessary for maintaining a healthy tree life. It's just like trimming your hair. Needs to be kept up and trimmed to stay healthy. Great article

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CJ link
7/13/2020 11:14:21 am

Very good advice. Taking care of your trees is very important.

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Bob link
11/2/2020 07:38:12 pm

I appreciate what you said about how older trees can form pockets where water is sitting. I need to get a tree specialist to see if my oak trees are diseased. I need to get a tree trimmer as well since the branches are scratching my roof.

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Tree Service Charlottesville link
11/23/2020 03:45:48 pm

I was trying to think of another reason but I think you got them all broadly covered

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Afton Jackson link
11/25/2020 08:38:20 pm

I definitely agree that tree trimming can help with safety when handling a tree with large branches. In fact, there's a tree just outside our yard that has monstrously large branches that can easily injure someone if one of them snaps due to strong winds and falls on top of them. I won't wait until this happens and someone gets hurt, so I'll look for a tree trimming service that can stop by and have a look at that tree.

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Tez link
1/14/2021 04:44:54 pm

I appreciate what you said about how trees need sunlight for low canopies. I need to get a tree trimmer for my oak tree. It has a bunch of broken branches.

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Tree Trimming Pompano Beach link
1/20/2021 07:22:21 am

Stump removal expert requires machinery, and experience that a layman does not have. Thus, it is recommended that you employ a professional tree stump grinding service to handle it.

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https://www.arboristnorthshoreauckland.info/ link
3/4/2021 02:28:12 am

it removes dead and dying branches and stubs, allowing room for new growth and protecting your property and passerby from damage. It also deters pest and animal infestation and promotes the plant's natural shape and healthy growth.

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Adam Golightly link
4/28/2021 06:32:03 pm

My mom has been thinking about getting rid of the elm tree in her backyard. Having a professional remove it for her could help the area look better. I liked what you said about how standing water can create rot in the wood under a tree around older trees.

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Mason Trees link
6/1/2021 12:49:23 pm

Great article, very true that older trees can have pockets where water sits and can rot the tree. For this reason, among others, continuous pruning and trimming is necessary for a long tree life. See https://www.treesmason.com/mason-tree-services for more information

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Juan Acosta link
6/3/2021 04:51:47 am

A great blog with well-informed and descriptive insight.

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Tree service link
8/4/2021 11:58:08 am

The health of the tree, the safety and the form are the top 3 reasons why pruning a tree is important.

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Tree Removal Service Provider link
8/20/2021 11:23:27 am

Safety is one of the importance of tree cutting and pruning.

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Tree Removal Near Me link
8/26/2021 02:00:08 pm

Thank you for sharing the importance of tree cutting and pruning.

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Zachary Tomlinson link
9/15/2021 08:21:06 pm

Thanks for the tip that you should occasionally trim your trees to ensure their beauty. I like how it explained that this eliminates dead branches or signs of diseases that may spread. I'll keep this in mind if ever I end up renovating my garden with trees.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
9/24/2021 04:34:09 pm

Thank you for explaining that one of the many benefits of tree cutting and tree pruning is that it upkeeps the health of the trees. The other day my wife mentioned that she noticed some of her trees are growing listless and withering. I think it would benefit her to hire an arbonist to have the trees maintained to rejuvenate it.

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Grandrapidstreeservice.net link
9/27/2021 06:11:38 am

Finding a good tree service is so critical. I definitely wouldn't trust the job to just anyone. I always find someone who is certified and has at least a decade of experience.

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Tex Hooper link
10/14/2021 05:10:35 pm

I like your tree tips. I need a stump removed. I'll have to hire a professional for it.

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Hailey Miller link
10/29/2021 07:37:29 pm

Thanks for pointing out that tree removal can reduce the risk of damaging property or injuring people. This is helpful because my husband and I want to ensure the safety of our five kids who love to play outdoors. I guess we should look for tree removal specialists on Monday who can safely remove the trees from our property within three days.

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Chance Cook link
11/5/2021 05:12:40 pm

I think tree trimming is important because it gets rid of branches that could harm people. People tend to think of trees as something that won't hurt them. But branches are heavy and can cause some serious damage if they are not taken care of.

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Eliana Larisa link
11/22/2021 01:23:34 am

Thanks to the author for sharing such a great post.

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Tree Removal Company in Savannah GA link
12/21/2021 10:26:14 pm

Thanks for your post! Are you really sure about what you say? I read something different on an other blog! I’ll share the link. bye!!

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Ridge Tree Service link
3/23/2022 01:42:55 pm

Great article! it is vital to let the smaller branches get more sunlight, it is the best for your trees too. Thanks for pointing that out! Keep Posting!

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Evergreen Tree Service link
4/11/2022 01:29:49 pm

Overgrowth negatively affects the health of a tree. Without trimming, trees can become weaker and will be less likely to survive. explained very useful why is pruning and cutting branches on trees important? thank you for this amazing post.

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Braden Bills link
5/6/2022 09:08:13 am

I want to make sure that I get rid of the tree on my property. It makes sense that I would want to get a tree removal specialist to help me out with this! That seems like a good way to ensure that I handle things properly.

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Victoria Addington link
5/18/2022 03:12:15 am

I liked how this post shared that decay and insect problems can be prevented by removing weak or dead branches. My mother wants to ensure that our trees are all in good condition and shape. I better advise her to look for a tree trimming company that can conduct regular service to our property.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
5/25/2022 02:36:28 am

I am in complete agreement that when we intend to have trees planted, it is important we practice the proper maintenance to ensure it grows healthily. My wife said she wants to have bamboos planted. I will remind her to be mindful of the maintenance to ensure it is healthy and well.

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Max Jones link
5/25/2022 02:21:18 pm

Thanks for the info about trees. I have an old tree that I want to get rid of. I'll make sure to hire a tree removal service.

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Olivia Smart link
6/8/2022 09:41:38 am

Thank you for explaining how tree pruning can reduce the risk of branches falling and causing damage to property or to others. I've been wondering if there's a way to make sure our tree doesn't get any closer to our home than it is. It's coming up on our roof, so any way that we can prevent that would help with our peace of mind.

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treeservicepros.ca/tree-trimming-victoria-bc.html link
6/21/2022 01:30:06 pm

You did a great job explaining this. If I could add one thing, I'd say tree trimming is important because it simply looks nice! Haha, cheers.

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Afton Jackson link
8/3/2022 08:15:23 pm

It's great to know that there are ways you can preserve a tree's health by doing pruning. I had thought that this was something people only do to improve the tree's appearance, but this really does sound extremely important to keep all of our trees around. I'll definitely ask a tree pruning expert to give us a hand with this as soon as we have some free time.

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Tex Hooper link
8/9/2022 08:06:45 pm

I think you are right about removing competition between trees. I need to get a pro to trim my oak trees. I think they are diseased.

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Eve Mitchell link
9/21/2022 02:03:49 pm

It's good to know that removing dead branches helps reduce the risk of branches falling. I have an oak tree in my backyard that has been dying for the past three years. I'm hoping to just get it removed since a lot of the branches have fallen off.

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John Carston link
10/13/2022 08:31:42 pm

My favorite part is when you said that you could trim a part of the tree that you think could have better growth. My father informed me the other day that their tree has broken branches. He asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider for healthy growth. I'm thankful for this enlightening article. I'll tell him that he should consult trusted tree services as they can provide details about the process.

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Iris Smith link
12/8/2022 10:51:32 am

Thank you for mentioning that the early removal of invasive branches keeps your tree healthy and maintains its attractive appearance. My grandmother expressed her dislike for the encroaching branches that are moving closer to her windows. I'll hire a tree removal service to assist my grandmother in keeping the tree looking beautiful.

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Augusta Tree Services link
1/4/2023 10:55:35 am

I think this is really informative! Thank you for this!

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Tree Services in Bowling Green link
1/9/2023 04:11:10 pm

Thanks for sharing this article ! it's really useful

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Tampa Tree Services link
1/10/2023 01:22:27 pm

Very interesting stuff to read.

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Miami Tree Services link
1/16/2023 11:53:06 am

Informative blog good explanation for top tree Services.

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Tree Removal in Calgary Ab link
2/6/2023 02:04:22 pm

Thanks for sharing this insightful post

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Mia Evans link
2/10/2023 02:38:33 am

It got me when you said that tree pruning would be able to prevent any damage to people or property by removing branches that might fall. I will keep that in mind so that I will get the necessary service the plants in our backyard need. And it seems like it is definitely important to prevent damage aside from ensuring that the health of the plant will be in good condition and ensure fruits will grow.

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Michaela Hemsley link
3/6/2023 02:59:34 pm

I've noticed that the apple tree in my dad's backyard is starting to get a little wild looking, and some of the branches don't look like they're in great shape. Thanks for explaining that having a tree trimmed can help keep branches from falling and damaging things. I'll have to tell him to look into having his trees trimmed soon so that they can be healthier and safer.

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