Pruning is a horticultural practice that alters the form and growth of a plant. Pruning should be considered preventive maintenance. Many problems with weather, disease and structure will be prohibited by correct pruning practices.
It is important to note, that except for a couple of instances, trees and shrubs can be pruned at any time of year, with out harm – except for loosing some flowers or fruit – for one season only
The following is an article from the International Society of Arborists (ISA). They have many brochures and helpful advice for all. E-mail inquiries: isa@isa-arbor.com Pruning Mature Trees Pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure. Although forest trees grow quite well with only nature’s pruning, landscape trees require a higher level of care to maintain [...]
Tree Roots in the Landscape A healthy root system accomplishes many tasks. In the fall and winter, roots store food needed to produce spring foliage, flowers and fruit. During the growing season, they absorb and transport water and nutrients from the soil, to the trunk and leaves. And of course, a most important task is [...]
Pesticide Safety Many customers are concerned about the use of pesticides in the environment—all with good reason. All pesticides, organic or not, that are used, stored, and disposed of incorrectly can harm the environment, non-target organisms (beneficial insects, wild life, etc.), as well as the applicator. At True Care Inc., there is no use of [...]
Shot hole disease (Coryneum byerinkii or Wilsononyces carpophilusan) can be a problem in both flowering and fruiting trees in the home landscape. This disease thrives with our typical long periods of wet spring weather in the Pacific Northwest.
Fruit Production Regular insect and disease treatments generally have no affect on a tree’s ability to bear fruit, except to help increase the size and quality of each yield. The following are a few factors that can influence fruit production. Chill Factor: Most deciduous fruit trees need a minimum amount of “chill” in winter to [...]
In the past, it had been recommended to apply a generous coating of an approved tree wound dressing to all fresh pruning cuts. Proper pruning, by cutting branches at the correct location, can do much more to limit decay than any sort of wound dressing.
Topping causes a variety of problems in trees that create future maintenance and growth dilemmas, as well as potential rot, or insect and disease problems. Crown reduction to reduce the height and overall size of the crown, to remove individual limbs or to shape the crown to avoid breakage and reduce weight, can be done with proper pruning
Winterizing Trees and Shrubs Winters in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in the northern Willamette Valley, are generally temperate and wet. It is said that fifty-five percent of our yearly rainfall comes in the four winter months of November, December, January, and February. High winds and occasional snow and ice are the worst we can expect. [...]
