Tree Pruning

Our tree removal Newcastle experts take the responsibility of pruning trees very seriously. Our professional climbing team has a wealth of knowledge about the science of how trees grow and react to certain types of pruning. As part of our first free consultation, we are more than happy to discuss various pruning strategies for a future of vigorous, healthy growth.

Pruning is the removal of diseased, damaged and dead tree wood. It is an essential part of tree maintenance. It can improve the tree's root system and energy reserves when performed correctly and with the right cuts. Pruning will also help your tree produce abundant new growth, including more fruits and flowers. Another benefit of pruning is that it keeps pests away and prevents tree disease.

For most big trees, the best time to prune is late winter, when the tree goes dormant, and the leafless branches can be seen more clearly. Avoid pruning in the fall when the wounds from cuts heal slower. When you prune during the summer, it is easier to see limbs carrying too much weight from leaves.

"John and his team were fantastic! From a prompt quote to scheduling the work and showing up when they said they would, they were reliable, efficient, and highly professional. John and his team were helpful in their suggestions on pruning and which trees were best to leave and which ones would cause future problems. Our backyard looks fantastic, all the branches were cleaned away without any trouble and we will absolutely use their services again in the future. We would recommend this business to anyone." - Colin Irvine, May 2022

We provide tree services throughout Newcastle, Cessnock, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Port Stephens, Singleton, Scone, The Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas.

Types of Pruning Trees

Raising and reduction are used to create more clearance for utility lines, walkways, vehicle areas and buildings. Reduction is the process of reducing the size of the tree. Raising refers to the removal of the tree's lower branches.

Thinning a big tree involves removing limbs and branches where they join the tree. It can help promote new growth and increase fruit and flower production. Tree branches join together in one of three different ways: collar, collarless, or co-dominant. Each has a different pruning method that helps prevent regrowth and decay. An arborist with climbing gear is the safest and smartest way to thin a tree.

Topping is the removal of all branches down to the tree's largest branches. Both thinning and topping are considered more aggressive types of pruning. Only an arborist or tree professional should be allowed to top a tree. Otherwise, it can be very easy for someone inexperienced to actually injure a tree or instigate its demise.

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