Well pruned trees are healthier and live longer. They are also more aesthetically pleasing and safer. Improper pruning can create lasting damage and can even shorten a tree’s life span.

Trees are pruned for many reasons including:

• For safety;
• To provide adequate height clearance for pedestrian and road traffic;
• To maintain an adequate clearance of sidewalks, traffic signs and streetlights;
• To reduce the risk of hazards (branches that could cause injury or property damage); and
• To promote proper tree form and good branch structure