Sarasota Tree Pruning Specialists
prune - “to reduce especially by eliminating superfluous matter”, Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Trees are an essential resource providing shade and comfort in Sarasota’s subtropical climate. Sunncoast Tree Service trims trees and palms to perfection leaving them safe, healthy, and beautiful.
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The simple answer is, so people and trees can coexist.
Trees are amazing, but they can also get in the way, cause a mess, and be dangerous. After all, we need to drive down the road without hitting branches. We can’t have limbs crashing down on our homes. Maybe our insurance company is threatening to cancel the policy unless we remove some branches.
Some types of pruning include:
Safety Pruning
Corrective Pruning
Crown Reduction
Clearance Pruning
Structural Pruning
Pruning to augment Flower and Fruit production
Aesthetic Pruning
Vista Pruning
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It depends on our objective. March pruning of crape myrtle trees for flower production and size control uses very different pruning techniques used for dormant season oak pruning. It’s all about timing and technique.
We trim trees for many different reasons, most of them are for people’s benefit, not necessarily the tree. Cutting a tree branch or palm frond can hurt a tree. When we remove live leaf material, we reduce the trees ability to feed itself. Where a branch is cut, we create an open wound, an entry point for predators such as insects and fungi. Trees have defense mechanisms to recover from exposed inner tissues. So, if poor pruning practices are used, it can cause more harm then good. It’s critical to use correct pruning methods to augment the tree’s ability to recover.
Suncoast Tree Pruning Services
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Hardwood Trees
When some species of trees, reach a certain size they are categorized as “grand trees”. These trees are documented and protected by law. There may be one on your property.
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Palm Trees
They can be a mess. It’s best to prune out seed pods before they flower and produce fruit that fall to the ground. It’s important minimize the removal of green fronds for them to remain healthy.
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Fruit Trees
The main objective when pruning fruit trees is to have more fruit that we can reach. This can be accomplished by pruning to reduce height and induce a stress response.
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Invasive Trees
We cut these trees at the bottom. The Florida Invasive Species Council (FISC) and the University of Florida work together to determine which trees are harmful to the environment.
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Hedge Trimming
Has your hedge turned into a tree? We can shape, shear, and reduce large hedges such as viburnum and pitchapple. We can even apply growth regulators to reduce growth rates.