Tree Pruning in Livingston and Short Hills, NJ

Why pruning matters

Pruning is one of the best things you can do for a tree. Removing dead, damaged and overgrown branches improves its health, makes it safer and brings out its natural shape.

A well-pruned tree is less likely to drop limbs in high winds, and a more open canopy lets sunlight and air move through, which helps prevent disease and pest problems.

What we look for

Before we cut, we look at the whole tree. Common targets include:

• Dead, dying or diseased limbs
• Branches that cross and rub against each other
• Overgrown limbs reaching toward the house or other structures
• Crowded growth that blocks light and air in the canopy
• Weak or poorly attached branches that may fail in a storm

Pruning young trees

Young trees are where pruning pays off most. Removing competing and crowded branches early helps the tree grow with a strong structure, so it needs less corrective work later.

Timing is part of the job

When you prune affects how a tree grows, flowers and recovers. For most trees in New Jersey, late winter while the tree is dormant is the best time for major pruning.

Different species have different needs, so we plan the timing and the cuts around the tree you have. Dead or diseased wood can come out any time of year.