Tree Trimming

Trimming is required to keep trees healthy. It promotes healthy growth of new limbs.

Removing unwanted limbs or unhealthy limbs allows the tree to provide the nutrients to healthier limbs and roots.

We follow tree trimming standards to achieve the goal of a healthy, pleasing tree.

Tree trimming is often desirable or necessary to remove dead branches,

improve tree structure, enhance vigor, or maintain safety.

Removing foliage from a tree by trimming branches affects its future growth.

Common trimming goals are to improve tree structure or health.

Trees may be pruned to increase light penetration. In most cases, it is of a corrective or preventive nature.

Due to a fungus that was introduced to West Michigan some time ago called Oak Wilt,
residents need to be aware of the guidelines when pruning your beautiful Oak Trees.
Many local tree services do not adhere to, or take responsibility for the spread of this disease.

To prevent Oak Wilt, we do not do any trimming of Oak trees during the warm season, typically

April 1st - October 15th. We will be happy to do the pruning in the Fall.....

What is Oak Wilt?
Oak wilt is a fungal disease which kills trees by initiating blockage of the water conducting vessels, thereby causing a wilt. All oak species are susceptible but in varying degrees. Members of the red oak group often die very quickly, within one to two months after becoming infected. Members of the white oak group decline slowly while other species within the group are virtually resistant.

How is Oak Wilt Spread?
Oak Wilt is spread by insects (mainly sap beetles) and through root grafts between healthy and infected trees. One of the most common methods of introducing oak wilt into healthy trees is by pruning during the warm season. Wounds created by pruning, or by storm injury attract sap beetles which transmit the disease