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When should you trim your trees?

1/10/2020

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Here is another update from your friendly Vacaville Tree Service Company. Right about now most if not all the leaves from your trees have fallen to the ground. You are left with a tree and branches. Not the prettiest of sights but once spring returns that all changes of course. Is it now time to trim your trees?
Well, first we should talk about why you should trim your trees. There are many benefits to trimming your trees during the winter and they are as follows:
  • By making cuts in the right place you can play an instrumental part in shaping the tree for the future. Where do you want the branches to grow? How tall do you want the tree? These are all factors you control.
  • Stop the spread of diseases. Normally during the winter, disease causing pathogens are dormant. The winter is a great time to trim the tree to avoid spreading disease.
  • Trimming in the winter causes less stress to a dormant tree
  • Improved safety for those living around the tree. Dead branches can be a problem during the winter. If a big storm flies through, the potential for a dead branch to come crashing down is quite high. We have all see what the high winds did to our trees in the early fall.
Now that we have established that pruning is more beneficial in the winter, let’s discuss a little more as to why. Pruning during the winter allows the tree to heal faster. When you clip a branch, the instinct is for the tree to heal and grow around that area that was cut. During the winter, the tree is dormant and does not attempt to grow, which give the tree time to heal properly. Also, during the winter most disease-causing pathogens are dormant, which means less of a chance for your tree to get a disease. There is also far less sap flowing from a cut on a tree. We all know sap brings in pests so with less sap, less pests. And probably the most apparent reason to trim and prune during the winter is because it is easier to see what you are trimming when the tree does not have any leaves.
This is not to say that you cannot trim or prune your trees at any other time during the year. You can prune anytime you want but of course with the caveats mentioned above. General guidelines to follow when you are trimming in the spring, summer, or fall, are to only trim back small branches, small enough that they can be cut with handheld shears. Shaping can also be performed but be sure to stay superficial with your cuts. And of course, remove dead or diseased branches. The sooner you see a dead or dying branch, and the sooner you remove said branch, the better.
Vacaville Tree Service provides tree trimming, tree removal, and anything tree related services to the city of Vacaville. We hope that you have found some of this information useful. If you ever need more information, give us a call. We provide free consultations. You can also visit us at http://treeservicevacaville.com. Happy Holidays from Vacaville Tree Service. We look forward to serving you for all your tree service needs. 
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24 Comments
Thomas Clarence link
4/6/2020 03:00:02 pm

I found it helpful when you explained that trimming the branches on a tree can help to improve the safety of those who live around it. If I needed to trim the branches in my yard, I would probably want to hire a professional that uses the right equipment. That way I won't cut one too short and end up hurting the tree.

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6/22/2020 01:36:02 am

Tree trimming is a very dangerous job that should never be performed by a person who has no prior experience in this field.

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Jesse Ford link
9/2/2020 11:26:04 am

I found it interesting how you mentioned that you can properly shape the future of a tree by making strategic cuts in it. My brother is considering looking for a trimming specialist because he noticed last week that there were some tree branches hanging over his fence into his neighbor's yard. It seems reasonable for my brother to contemplate hiring a reputable professional to help trim his trees so that they don't go over into someone else's property.

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Zachary Tomlinson link
10/22/2020 03:51:17 am

I find it surprising to learn that trees could catch diseases as well, and this could end up damaging the tree as a whole. One of my friends is taking care of this tree that was left for him by his grandpa. I'll share this with him so he'd be aware when a tree would need to be removed by a professional.

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Chris Pederson link
5/18/2021 10:22:06 am

I had no idea that you could cause less stress on a tree by having it trimmed in the Winter. I guess I'll hold off on getting mine trimmed for now. But on the first day of Winter, I want those branches gone.

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Steve Brown link
7/25/2021 06:16:38 am

A lot of people aren't aware of these facts.

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Brandon link
7/25/2021 06:18:44 am

Trimming trees should be done by a professional tree service company.

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Plant City Tree link
7/25/2021 03:47:02 pm

Good article for people that know when the proper time of year is for trimming trees.

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7/25/2021 03:49:43 pm

Many times a home owner will try to trim their tress themselves. Not always a good idea if you don't know what your doing.

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James link
7/26/2021 05:12:51 am

There are some states you can trim them year around because of the weather.

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Allen link
8/20/2021 08:57:19 am

It really depends on the tree and what part of the country your in.

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Peter link
8/20/2021 10:07:26 am

Tree trimming if done right takes an experience person.

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Duane link
8/20/2021 10:09:32 am

Most tree service companies will trim trees year around. But it is best to do it in winter time.

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2/3/2022 12:46:52 am

Great blog Post. I’ve spent minutes reading all of the great content about tree services and have found it tremendously valuable in learning as much as I can. Please keep up the great work sharing knowledge!

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2/7/2022 04:13:40 am

Love it . I’ve been looking for this info . Wonderful information I’ll check back for more info

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Victoria Addington link
4/20/2022 06:14:24 am

I was captivated when you mentioned that winter is the perfect time to prune the tree to prevent the spreading of disease. My brother wants to remove some trees from their property. I think he should hire a tree removal service to ensure a safe job.

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Braden Bills link
4/28/2022 06:32:33 am

I've got a bunch of trees that I need to remove on my property, but I'm not sure what to do about it. It makes sense that I would want to get a professional to help me out with this. They would be able to ensure that the tree is taken down safely.

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kate hansen link
4/28/2022 01:41:26 pm

I loved how you said that it can help with the issue of diseases spreading. My husband and I have a tree in our front yard. We'll have to look into hiring a tree trimming service to help us.

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Max Jones link
4/28/2022 01:41:38 pm

Thanks for the info about trees. A tree is threatening to fall on my home. I'll look for a tree service that can help me out.

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Eli Richardson link
4/29/2022 07:49:12 am

Wow, I didn't know how trimming a tree could affect the way it'd grow. My sister wants to re-shape her house's trees and start a gardening project next week, but she's not sure how to do it. I think my sister should hire tree specialists to evaluate her trees and their conditions, so I'll suggest it when I see her later. Thank you for the advice on how tree trimming focuses on shaping your tree's branch growth.

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Braden Bills link
5/4/2022 08:27:49 am

I want to get my trees trimmed, but I'm not sure how to handle that. It makes sense that I would want to get a professional to help me out with this! They would be able to ensure that the tree is properly taken down and doesn't damage anything.

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William Lee link
5/17/2022 10:21:57 am

There are many benefits to trimming your trees during the winter and they are as follows. Thank you, amazing post!

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Mia Evans link
5/18/2022 01:54:48 am

It got me when you said that dead branches can be dangerous in the sense that they can crash down when a storm comes. I guess we already need a tree maintenance service this weekend before that happens. It can damage the outdoor furniture of our patio if I don't get it done now.

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