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Should I Cut All the Branches of a Tree

Should I Cut All the Branches of a Tree

Like humans and animals, trees are living organisms that rely on water and nutrients to grow and continue…

Dec 20,2018

Like humans and animals, trees are living organisms that rely on water and nutrients to grow and continue living. Just as we have organs and limbs, trees have branches, stems, leaves, and roots. All of these tree parts are crucial for the well-being of the tree and each plays a vital role in the trees growth and development. Thus, damaging any of these parts to the point of no return is going to have serious consequences for the health of the tree. At Sesmas Tree Service, we know a thing or two about trees and we are excited to share some information on tree pruning. Specifically, we will explore the effects of cutting too many branches. We are also always happy to answer your questions or schedule appointments over the phone.

Should I Cut All the Branches of a Tree

What Is Pruning and Why Is It Important?

Your hair and nails have purpose, but you still cut them occasionally. Similarly, branches and stems are essential for the tree but there are good reasons to trim them from time to time.

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Pruning, or trimming the stems and branches, does more than provide structural or aesthetic appeal to a tree. Proper pruning encourages healthy growth, flower and fruit production, and disease elimination. It is important to occasionally prune tree branches to eliminate diseased, dying, or dead branches. Leaving these branches can usurp valuable nutrients from the rest of the tree or spread disease to neighboring branches.

Pruning is not just cutting branches haphazardly, though. There are techniques and rules to pruning if you want to optimize the health and growth of your tree. Certified arborists are the leaders in this field and the ISA certified arborists at Sesmas Tree Service are happy to help.

Consequences of Pruning Too Much and How to Fix

Allowing dying, diseased, or dead branches and stems will harm the overall health of the tree, but so will pruning too much.

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3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

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We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

Branches and stems provide structural support for the leaves, fruits, and flowers that the tree produces. They also serve as the roads through which water travels from the soil to the foliage and the photosynthesized energy travels from the leaves to the rest of the tree.

Removing all the branches of the tree means removing all of the leaves as well. The damage is two-fold. One, the tree is left with wounds on the bark. Second, those wounds are unprotected against sun scalding now that the leaves are gone.

There is no way to glue the branches back. Fortunately, the tree will activate its defense mechanisms and star sprouting as soon as possible. Give your tree a hand with proper tree care. This includes watering it, keeping it mulched, and providing fertilizer.

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If you want to hire an ISA certified arborist to bring your tree back to good health, then call Sesmas Tree Service. Our tree removal experts are experienced, trained, and equipped to have your tree in great shape as soon as possible. We are happy to offer a free consultation!

 

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