When to Prune Trees in Allentown
Pruning at the right time helps trees heal quickly and avoids spreading disease. For most trees in Allentown, that means late winter.
Request a tree serviceDormant season
Late winter, before buds open, is ideal for most shade trees. Without leaves, the structure is easy to see.
Oaks
Avoid pruning oaks in the warm months; dormant-season cuts lower disease risk.
Maples and birches
They may 'bleed' sap when pruned in late winter. It looks alarming but usually doesn't harm them.
Flowering trees
Spring-flowering trees like dogwoods and cherries are often pruned right after they bloom.
Deadwood any time
Dead or broken branches can be removed at any time of year.
Young trees
Early structural pruning prevents weak forks later.
How much
Remove no more than a quarter of the canopy in one year.
Leave it to pros
Anything needing a ladder, a saw overhead or near wires is a job for a tree service.
Next
See tree trimming and pruning.
Signs a tree needs pruning
Limbs rubbing on each other or the roof, dead wood, crossing branches, sprouts at the base and a lopsided crown after a storm are all reasons to schedule pruning.
Before a sale
Well-pruned trees make a better impression on buyers and inspectors.
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