| When a tree is newly planted it is key that it be | | | | "thinned out" it can sustain more from high winds. |
| pruned or trimmed. Pruning a tree promotes | | | | Because of the tree being "thinned out" the wind |
| growth, especially healthy growth for a new tree. | | | | will have more areas available to pass through the |
| The best time to do this is in the late winter or | | | | foliage rather than knocking the entire tree down |
| early spring when diseased areas can easily be | | | | when it is too thick. As a result of proper pruning, |
| spotted. Also, the foliage may not be that thick, | | | | you avoid future damage to the tree and/or the |
| therefore allowing one to view the branch pattern | | | | surrounding property. |
| and decide what shape would look the best. One | | | | The care of a tree is crucial because many times |
| might want to avoid crossing branches and overly | | | | a tree can be the focal point of a property. If |
| thick foliage because branch crossings grow | | | | you want to increase your property value you |
| thicker with time and pose a bigger problem in the | | | | have to manage the trees on the property well. |
| future. | | | | Looking more closely at your tree and finding |
| Besides the facts that pruning will allow for more | | | | possible insect infestations, branch crossings, or |
| growth and for the tree to be shaped, pruning | | | | tree damage early on, you can avoid further |
| could also help a tree develop better resistance | | | | expenses in the future. |
| during rough weather. When a tree is properly | | | | |