Pruning Young Trees

The most important time to prune a tree is when it is young.  Most structural defects that occur in older trees can be prevented by pruning when the tree is young.  This practice can avoid the need for more expensive tree care practices later in the life of the tree and can extend the lifespan of the tree by decreasing the likelihood of branch failures. Structural pruning of young, developing trees provides a desirable and stable form at maturity and is one of the best investments that consumers can make in their landscape.

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