![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The most common general-purpose pruning saws have six-points and can be used for cutting small limbs. The cutting edge of a saw is measured in points (teeth per inch). Pruning saws come in many different styles and can be used for branches that are larger than ½ in diameter. ![]() Although shearing is faster than hand pruning, selective hand pruning is much better for the plant and results in better structure in the long term. There is rarely any need to use hedging shears on deciduous shrubs. Hedging shears should only be used for pruning hedges, topiaries, and other formal shapes. Be aware that trying to make larger cuts with loppers can lead to bark damage. They can be used to quickly cut small branches and stems that are up to one inch in diameter. Loppers have long handles and are operated with both hands. These are not recommended for live wood because they crush stems, although they can be useful for quickly clipping dead branches. Anvil pruners on the other hand have a single blade which connects against a solid plate. Bypass pruners are best used on living branches because, like a pair of scissors, they make clean, close cuts that heal faster. Pruning shears (hand pruners) can be used on branches that are up to a half-inch in diameter and come in two separate styles. Once trees become too large to prune from the ground, it is worth considering hiring a professional arborist to do the pruning safely and properly.Ī. Small trees can be successfully pruned in the home landscape up until a certain point. When a tree is planted in an appropriate location, it can be allowed to grow according to its natural habit, and it will ultimately require less care and pruning. Trees that grow too large for the site where they’ve been planted often require continuous and severe pruning to constrain their size, and will remain an ongoing maintenance problem until they are removed or replaced. When selecting and planting shade trees, carefully consider their mature height and spread. This formative pruning will help minimize the amount of time and labor required to care for trees later on. Proper pruning and training when trees are young encourages the development of strong branches and an attractive, balanced framework. The main objectives of pruning trees should be to create and preserve good structure, and to correct storm damage or other problems that develop during the tree’s lifetime. ![]()
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