Tree Trimming and Palm Pruning Practices Good vs Bad...

   From time to time Trees and Palms require pruning. It is the most common thing that is done to them. Sometimes done to remove dead branches, or remove fruit, improve tree structure, or maintain safety. Improper pruning can cause damage which continues for the life of the tree or palm.
    Removing foliage from the tree or palm has two distinct effects on its growth. Removing leaves reduces photosynthesis and may reduce overall growth or in the Palms case can increase growth dramatically. Since each cut has the potential to change the growth of the tree or palm no branch or frond should be removed without a reason.
                                             Proper tree trimming.
     A good pruning practice would be Crown reduction. This type of pruning would be made to 
 Improve structure, Remove dead or dying branches, and trim around obstacles.
     A bad pruning practice would be Topping.  This type of pruning will weaken the tree by removing its food supply, badly wounding it, and causing severe structural problems for the tree in the future. In the illustration below you can see the effects of Bad pruning practices Vs Good Pruning practice.

                               This type of Pruning is very bad for the tree.

                  This is the good type of pruning, This is the same specie tree by the way.

     This is one example of many do's and don'ts as far as Pruning a tree. There many others. Just make sure that you get a few estimates and preferably from a Certified Arborist. Beechnut tree service gives free estimates and free consultations.

                    Palm Pruning Good vs Bad.

     Palm Pruning is different then a Tree trimming in the respect that the Palm is actually a part of the grass family. Palms have fronds instead of leaves. They get there energy from Photosynthesis created in those fronds. Constant pruning of these fronds does two things. 1 It forces the tree to put on new fronds, and 2. It causes nutrient deficiencies in the palms. This is  what we call in the business as Hurricane cutting it is a Bad Palm pruning practice. It should be avoided at all costs. Beechnut Tree service offers Palm tree advice at no cost.

         Along with the fact that not only are you stripping the palm of its food source , but there are birds and other animals that use the palm to make their home. Now let me show you what a good palm trimming practice should look like.

                       Good Palm Pruning Practice...….

           As you can see there are a lot more fronds on the Palms Beechnut tree trims then on the ones above. This is vital to the tree's success. University of Florida recommends a 3 to 9 o'clock approach to trimming palms. Meaning the frond tips should be in a 3 to 9 position on the tree after pruning. 

          In closing I would like to offer my knowledge and expertise in the field of Arboriculture to anyone who would like to learn the proper way of pruning and caring for Palms. Beechnut tree offers free advice and free estimates if you would like too know more . Thank you for reading and this will be a part of a bigger discussion I will be giving in the future so stay tuned to this website.