These trees are typically pruned to let in light crown thinning, create clearance for.

Holistic Tree Care, Removals, Tree Pruning, Hedges, Tree Restoration, Mulching, ISA Certified, Commercial Tree Service, Fruit Tree Pruning, Tree Planting, Chipping James Tree Care is an owner-operated business serving customers in the Sooke area, including Victoria and the western communities. Feb 22, However, don’t cut them, or other fruit trees too hard. If you are trying to bring them into good health after a period of neglect, then be patient and gentle. You can make a very few large cuts if you must.

But most of your pruning cuts should be on wood less than three years old. You have to remember that trees are on “slow time”.Estimated Reading Time: 1 min. To the layperson pruning a branch may seem like a simple act. However, there is a real art behind pruning trees from both a tree health and tree aesthetics point of view.

We pride ourselves in the highest quality craftsmanship when it comes to pruning trees and tree care. When you have your tree pruned by a certified arborist you benefit on multiple levels, most importantly. You will also find that these horizontal branches will be your best fruit-bearing stems. You will still have to cut them back at 18 to 24 inch intervals to keep the tree's size in check, but this type of pruning will result in a tree that is far more productive and much easier to maintain.

Sweet cherries present a slightly different problem. Fruit Tree Pruning Welcome to EVERGREEN Tree Service EVERGREEN Tree Service is Vancouver Island’s arborist, serving greater Victoria, BC and beyond since Emerald Tree Service is dedicated to providing the best quality workmanship and ethical tree care practices.

We follow ISA pruning standards, municipal pruning bylaws, removal bylaws, and have years of experience working in arboriculture on the South Island.

Depending on the municipality you live in. not every tree can be removed without a permit.