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Why Tree Pruning is Important for Trees in Kalamunda

Mar 15, 2022

Why is it important ?

  1. Extending the Tree’s Lifespan and Growth
  2. Keep your Property Safe
  3. Control the spread of disease 
  4. Controlling Insects and Pests
  5. Why Have an Arborist Prune Your Tree?

The Importance of Having your Trees Pruned


Why is it important ?

  1. Extending the Tree’s Lifespan and Growth
  2. Keep your Property Safe
  3. Control the spread of disease 
  4. Controlling Insects and Pests
  5. Why Have an Arborist Prune Your Tree?
Tree Pruned in Kalamunda to allow new growth

Extending the Tree’s Lifespan and Growth

Tree pruning, if done correctly, can not only help the aesthetic looks of a tree, but it sets a foundation for future growth and health, increasing the longevity of a tree's lifespan.


Setting a solid foundation for your tree creates a chance for future branches and shoots to bloom. Having a good foundation allows stronger branches and growth to help withstand strong winds and storms in the winter months. 


Being able to Shape the direction the tree grows is a massive advantage for avoiding buildings, powerlines and other such structures. Pruning trees in the early stages of life helps do this best guiding it in the best possible direction before it matures.


Keep your Property Safe

Removing dead or diseased branches reduces the likelihood of the tree falling onto your home and contents keeping your family safe. Another safety hazard is trees growing too close to power lines, this can cause a great deal of damage not only to you but your neighbourhood.

 

When a storm or strong winds hit, neglected trees whether dead or alive with disease or too much “weight” on a particular branch can be blown over or snapped off, damaging property in "danger zone".


Control the spread of disease 

There are many types of diseases that occur here in Australia such as root rot and cypress canker and many symptoms for example discoloured leaves, dead branches and fungus on the bark.

 

Pruning diseased branches and examining the tree further can stop the spread throughout the whole tree and potentially save it from being removed. Having our professional tree surgeon examine the tree in the early stages could be the difference between removing or a precise prune for the tree.


Controlling Insects and Pests 

With an abundance of insects and pests able to deteriorate the health of your tree it is best to look for symptoms as soon as possible and then contact our arborist as catching the insect before they spread throughout the tree is detrimental.

 

A tree arborist will spray the tree with an environmentally friendly pesticide and remove any damaged branches or trees that may be a danger to your property. They will also look for the spread into nearby trees to stop the spread of the insects.



Why Have an Arborist Prune Your Tree?

DIY Tree pruning and removal can be damaging or fatal to not only yourself but the property around you. Tree Arborists have been trained to not only prune and remove the tree but to preserve the health of a tree and promote future growth in a safe manner.


Tree Arborist’s are professionals and have the correct PPE and tooling to reduce the risk of injury, Having the correct qualifications and insurance give you peace of mind knowing you're in trusted hands.

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