Stump removal in Elk-Grove
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Of course, cutting a tree is done by respecting several rules in order to allow the tree to heal well. First, let us stress that the size of the cut must be minimized as much as possible. The more a tree is pruned, the more it is weakened and therefore, at risk of falling prey to fungi and insects. As a guide, pruning should never exceed 25% of the branches of the tree.
For pruning to be done properly, be sure to use a saw if the diameter of your branches is greater than 25 millimeters. Otherwise, curved pruning shears or shears are more appropriate. Before you start, make sure your tools are sharp.
When to prune
It is possible to prune trees throughout the year, unless they produce edible flowers or fruit or if the work involves an area of the tree greater than 20%. In this case, it is better to wait for the dormant period, either in winter or at the very beginning of spring.
Obviously, the extreme cold will greatly complicate the execution of the work. Not only will you be bothered by the cold, but wind, ice and snow accumulation can prove to be significant constraints and even a threat to your safety.
Whenever possible, however, it is preferable to avoid pruning during the period of sap rise (which takes place towards the end of winter and which marks the restart of the tree’s metabolism). This is a period during which the tree comes out of its dormant state and which is particularly important for its growth.
What if you have an apple tree? Prune your trees in early spring to make sure there is enough sap inside the tree to ensure a good apple harvest.
How to prune a tree?
It is here that we must underline the difficulty posed by the work of pruning a tree: the cut must be carried out as close as possible to a regeneration zone (zone containing the dormant buds). Otherwise, the tip of the branch (the snag) will dry and healing will not take place.
The fact that the dry branch will create an opening through which the insects can enter. Over time, the degradation of the interior of the tree can eventually cause its loss. However, if you cut too close to the trunk, you will only widen the wound, which will interfere with the natural healing process.
Finally, we should not forget to say that it will be absolutely necessary to remove the damaged bark with a wood chisel and sand the surface of the wound.