Cut underneath first then the top to tidy it all up.
Cutting large branches off trees.
That scarred part of the tree will be there forever sealed off so that the rest of the tree can keep growing.
When you cut tree branches you create wounds that can act as open doors for disease.
You don t want to go overboard and cut off too many branches.
But if you ve never done it before it s best to start small and work your way into it.
Most tree branches that are cut back to the trunk or a main branch will require three cuts to prevent damage to the bark.
The wound will callous over.
If tree branches are not cut correctly this can be hazardous to its healing process thus resulting in the tree becoming weak and potentially no longer growing.
If it is a large branch cut it back in sections to avoid the risk of it tearing back into the trunk.
If done properly pruning does not hurt the tree it s actually quite beneficial.
When you cut off a tree branch the tree forms a special callous tissue like a scar that covers over the wound to keep out disease and decay.
You can do it yourself without a ladder a lift or a professional.
An inexpensive and safe way to trim tall trees that are too high to reach.
The last small cut should be about 2 feet from the trunk and the final cut should be 1 to 2 inches.
Cutting off large limbs could end up killing the tree.
To prevent this trees naturally seal off wounds after pruning though they don t actually heal them.
Once a branch is cut off from the tree the tree forms callus tissue that covers the wound.