Reasons
for Pruning
Since
each pruning cut has the potential to alter a tree's structure
or health, each cut must have a purpose. Most pruning cuts are
made for "people reasons" and can be thought of as
either preventive or corrective.
-
To improve structure
- To
remove hazardous branches
- Clearance
from buildings or wires
- Crown
raising
- Remove
dead or diseased limbs
- Vista
pruning (improving a view)
- Increase
flowering/fruiting
