Wednesday, December 27, 2017

By Catherine Cook


If you live in Bozeman, Montana, you may choose to use evergreen trees of various species for your landscaping designs. While it is true that this broad category of trees doesn't require as much pruning as many of the deciduous species, some pruning is helpful for various reasons. The tree service Bozeman professionals can help you to determine if any of these reasons or conditions is present, and what the appropriate course of action should be.

As the name indicates, evergreens are trees which retain their leaves, rather than shedding them as deciduous trees do. The majority of conifers and some broad-leaf varieties are considered to be evergreens. Conifers are identified by their seed-bearing cones, as well as by their needle shapes or scale-type leaves. There are two types of branch arrangements in evergreens. Random branching is typically found in cedars, false cypress, arborvitae and yew, as well as juniper. Other evergreens such as fir, pine and spruce branches are formed in a circular pattern.

Young trees which show a double leader at the top of their trunks should be corrected by removing one of the vertical stems. Another reason for calling in the services of a tree technician is when there are branches which are diseased, dead or damaged. Safety is a key element in the tree service. Removal of diseased wood is important for the health of an entire tree.

When thinning cuts are required, they should be made near to their points of attachment. However, pruning should be made outside the feature of a main trunk known as the branch collar. The cut angle must be at a 45-plus angle to the bark ridge of a limb. The angle and spacing of such cuts are important to reduce the risk of decay from finding a way into the main body of the trunk.

If you are thinning the branches yourself, it is important to use the correct tools. When there is disease present in the wood that is being removed, the tools must be cleaned and disinfected between cuts, to avoid spreading the disease into healthy tissue.

When limbs larger than one-inch in diameter are being pruned, it is vital to use the right tools and methods. The three-cut technique is recommended to protect the tree and the individual doing the work. The initial cut is made at a distance of about one foot from the bole, from the underside of a limb. Only cut about halfway through the limb. The second cut is made at about one-inch beyond the initial cut and from the upper side. The weight of this limb will cause a break in the limb between the two cuts. The third cut is made just to the outside of branch collars.

Large or tall trees require specialized equipment and tools, as well as plenty of experience and training. For each of these reasons, obtaining the services of a professional is a good idea. They know how to prune and trim trees safely and in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing.

For home and business owners, contracting with professionals is the best way to ensure that their trees are kept healthy, as well as aesthetically appealing. The technicians at the firm can perform a number of additional tree service-related activities.




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