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\n Alder\n <\/p>\n
\n Alder pruning is best performed from late spring to summer. When pruning the alder tree, make sure to remove dying and diseased branches to prevent the problem from spreading. Avoid tearing the wood and bark, as this can attract bugs and make the tree prone to disease. Make sure to dispose of any infested twigs and branches. Most common alder pests are beetles, aphids and caterpillars, so keep an eye on them and remove any branches infested by them. Trim the small branches or stems that grow off the leading trunk, as well as branches that protrude out from the rest of the tree. That will make your tree's look uniform and well-shaped.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n Ash\n <\/p>\n
\n The best time to prune ash trees is from late spring to summer. When pruning ash trees, use the three-step trimming method. This method consists of cutting the underside of the damaged and diseased branches. Make sure the cut passes a quarter of the way through the branch, about half a meter from its collar. Then, cut the branch completely from the top side by cutting 2 cm past the initial cut. When the branch falls, remove the stump, and with this, your mountain ash tree pruning is completed.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n Elm\n <\/p>\n
\n Elm tree surgery is advisable once every three years, where you can apply minor pruning each year. Elm trees are prone to Dutch elm disease, and first symptoms are usually manifested in early summer when leaves start yellowing and wilting. You can tell that branches are affected by the disease if you notice dieback from the tip. With time, these branches will turn down, forming a \u2018shepherd\u2019s crook\u2019 effect. Make sure to remove these as soon as possible, as diseased elm trees pose a threat to nearby elm trees. Once pruned, dispose of any dead limbs or even consider burning them, as they're bark beetles' favourite place to invade.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n Willow\n <\/p>\n
\n When pruning willow trees, pay attention to branches growing too close to each other, as well as weak branches, which usually break when the tree matures. Removing the closely growing branches is not only for aesthetic reasons but also to maintain the tree's health. Generally, willow tree pruning is performed to eliminate broken branches and reduce the size of trailing ones. The latter is usually done to prevent them from hanging over and blocking footways. Willow tree pollarding is an important task as branches grow quickly, and become prone to breakage. That's why when pruning a willow tree, providing spacing between branches is necessary, as this reduces the risk of breakage and encourages air circulation. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Whitebeam\n <\/p>\n \n Whitebeam also belongs to tree types that take care of themself. In some cases, pruning whitebeam can lead to an adverse effect. The tree doesn't grow vigorously, and that's why it requires irregular and light, formal pruning. Still, keep in mind that crossing, damaged, or diseased branches need removing. Also, to keep the tree's overall neat look, make sure to remove any shoots growing unruly. Observe the timing, as whitebeam tree pruning, done in the wrong time of the year, will lead to sap bleeding, which attracts aphids and blister mites. These pests will become active in the spring and will affect the leaves leading to black spots formation. Nevertheless, the tree's health is not affected, but only its aesthetics.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Hornbeam\n <\/p>\n \n Hornbeam pruning is best performed in late summer to avoid sap bleeding and diseases. Generally, the hornbeam tree is hardy and low maintenance. These trees are pretty good at taking care of themselves and don't require regular pruning. However, when pruning hornbeam, the idea is to remove diseased branches and provide the tree with a nice airflow by eliminating any crossing or overcrowded shoots. Remember, hornbeam pruning should be light, so don't overdo it. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Horse chestnut\n <\/p>\n \n Horse chestnut tree pruning should be performed when the tree is young and trainable. When pruned young, and once the crowded branches are removed, the horse chestnut tree will grow as trained and get itself sufficient air and light. Matured trees are doing well without pruning. Of course, you need to remove any diseased and damaged branches but avoid disturbing the tree if there is no need. Horse chestnut is prone to several diseases that may occur after pruning, and the transmission is more likely.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Plane\n <\/p>\n \n London plane tree pruning is performed to achieve an attractive canopy. If you want your plane tree to develop a tall trunk, then better prune it in June by removing the lower branches. However, if you spot diseased branches in the cold weather, worry not as these can be removed at any time of the year. Also, there is one thing you should watch out for, and this is the fungal disease called plane anthracnose, which causes leaves to fall. When pruning a London plane tree, look out for brown lesions and untimely leaf loss. That could happen between spring and summer, but most of the time the tree recovers eventually.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n We offer quality tree trimming, pruning and crown shaping!<\/p>\n\n Need a professional?<\/h4>\n