Tree Trimming
Trimming trees at the right timeYou may have heard the old saying about tree trimming that goes something like this "Trim trees anytime your saw is sharp."This may be true when it comes to removing broken and dead branches, but in many cases timing is very important. Trimming flowering trees: "Timing, timing, timing!"Most flowering trees set their blossoms the year before they bloom. Therefore, they won't bloom if these flower buds are trimmed off the tree. The best rule is to always trim flowering trees within 3 weeks of when they finish blooming. That should prevent you from inadvertently removing buds containing next year's flower show.Removing this Weeping Cherry branch in the
Fall of the year removes the branch AND
the 'flower show' for next Spring
A few other trees that shouldn't be pruned at certain times of the year are listed below:
Severely cutting back major branches causes weak growth in the
form of multiple branches that grow straight up, ruining the
natural structure of the tree. These fast growing shoots are
known as 'water sprouts.' Similar shoots, called 'suckers,'
grow from the roots of some trees, especially Crabapples
'Topping' Silver MaplesThis Silver Maple was 'Topped' a few years ago
AVOID Topping:
Our number one choice of "trees not to plant" is Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum). Their rapid growth may be desirable to some for the first 20 years, but after that most homeowners are forced to make a decision; trim-it or remove-it. Unfortunately, the decision is usually to trim-it using a method known as "topping." Topping creates a "hat rack" appearance and forever ruins the branching structure of the tree. A profusion of weak growth known as "water sprouts" is created at each cut. Where there was once a well-formed branch, there are soon 5 or 10 sprouts that grow straight up, faster than ever. Homeowners are then forced into the vicious cycle of topping the tree again, every few years.
TREEBOSS SOLUTION:
Remove overgrown silver maple trees and plant a more desirable tree species.
Trimming trees in the right placeOne of the biggest pruning mistakes is cutting off branches in the wrong place. Amateurs tend to leave too much of a stub when removing branches. Once the stub dies off, it creates an entry point for disease pathogens and destructive insects.Unlike human beings, trees don't regenerate tissue. While our skin replaces itself, trees grow new tissue around wounds and compartmentalizes them. Once a a tree compartmentalizes an old wound, it has a much better chance of survival.
Efforts should also be made not to wound tree trunks with lawnmowers, tractors and other machines. Trunk wounds create opportunities for destructive fungi.
A natural defense system is built into trees, in the swollen area at the base of branches, known as the "collar" -- right where the trunk intersects the branch. Flush cuts are important to make, provided you don't remove the collar. Proper pruning cuts should be made just beyond the collar, without leaving a stub, but still leaving the swollen area.
Two branch cuts (bottom of photo) are already walled off with
callus tissue, while the long branch stub (top left in photo)
is preventing callus tissue from closing over the wound
Removing a tree branchSteps for sawing-off a tree branch:1) Use a safety line through a strong crotch in the top of the tree
2) The strap on your saddle (designed for tree climbing).
While these branch stubs might make good steps up to a tree house,
they should be removed for the health of the tree. However, leave
the swollen area at the base of the branch (known as the
"collar") and don't paint the cut.
The best time to trim a tree is when it is dormant. The fall or winter is a good time to improve the health of your tree by trimming away dead growth and branches.
During the winter when they are domant and deciduous trees have lost their leaves.
Fall because the trees are dying, making them a little weaker. So if I were you, I'd start cutting the trees down now before winter comes.
I will depend on the type of trees. cherry trees should be pruned in the fall but some are best pruned int he summer.
what is the best time of the year to prune liveoaks
In the winter
Apple trees require pruning twice a year. In summer shorten all the new shoots by two thirds, in winter prune back to one bud from fruiting spurs.
Spring or Autumn, preferably Spring, when the chestnut trees are in blossom
beginning of time
The best time of the year to go to Tokyo for sightseeing is in Spring and Autumn. In Spring and Autumn in Japan, the cherry blossom trees bloom and colors begin to show.
The best time of the year for planting trees is April or May (spring time) for most countries, the second best time is September and October (Autumn) because the weather is getting cooler and there is more rain.
The best time of the year is July
Autumn.
whenever you want! ;D
it depends what season it is...