Beat the Tree to it with Tree Pruning this Fall

While branches on your trees may look fine right now, some of them may be plotting to fall on you in the upcoming winter months. Just kidding, but if you do happen to have dead branches on your trees, they could be a serious threat once the harsh Kalamazoo winter hits.

In this month’s blog, we’re going to discuss why cutting off those dead branches is important and why American Arbor tree pruning is a service you might need.

How to Know if Branches are Dead

If you’re not an avid tree enthusiast, then it can be difficult to know when tree branches have bit the dust. Here at American Arbor, before declaring one or the other, we recommend you keep these hints in mind before contacting us for tree pruning services:

• If there are persistent leaves still clinging that are discolored or dried
• If there are no buds at the end of the branch
• If the branch snaps easily
• If the layer below the branch bark is dry and brown

These are just a few of the things you can see or test yourself to know if your tree branches are dead or healthy.

Why You Should Prune Dead Branches

Obviously, dead branches serve no healthy purpose for you or your tree anymore, which is why they should be removed safely from the tree. By contacting American Arbor for tree pruning services, you’d be helping yourself and your tree in multiple ways:

• Dead branches are more likely to break under the weight of snow and ice, potentially causing damage to property or the tree itself.
• Dead branches can become breeding grounds for insects and fungi that can then infect healthy parts of the tree.
• Removing deadwood allows the tree to focus its energy on maintaining healthy growth.
• In many tree species, fall pruning minimizes sap flow from cuts, reducing the risk of damage or attracting pests.

Tree Pruning with American Arbor

As we’ve discussed, avoiding proper tree care can cost you a hefty bill in the long run. 

This is why tree pruning in Kalamazoo, MI is important for your outdoor space, and American Arbor is the perfect team of arborists to contact for all your tree pruning needs.