When pruning and trimming is done correctly ti will improve health apperance and strength which will result in less risk of stem and branch breakage.

Allen Tree Experts can develop and maintain formal pruning styles including pollarding, espalier, pleaching, and topiary. Fruit tree pruning is becoming increasingly popular as more consumers grow apples, pears, citrus, and other fruit bearing plants in their gardens. Vista pruning, which is judicious removal of branches to enhance a specific view from a defined location, is also frequently performed especially for consumers with homes near mountains or the shore.

On mature trees, pruning is required to remove dead and dying branches to maintain plant health and safety. This pruning type is referred to as cleaning.

Often overlooked is pruning trees when they are young and growing quickly, which is critical to ensuring a strong framework for future growth. This pruning focuses on maintaining a single dominant stem unless multiple stem «clumps» are specifically desired. Branches are pruned so their size remains proportional to the stem diameter at their point of attachment.

As trees grow, some branches are removed to ensure adequate spacing between permanent scaffold limbs. The shape of the tree is maintained to provide a natural open grown form typical of the species.

Allen Tree Experts can provide your Tree Pruning Services, contact us for a free estimate. We service the Raleigh, Cary, Durham NC areas.