The Certified Arborists and MN Certified Tree Inspectors of Pioneer Tree Service provides expert and experienced tree removal and tree pruning services for your Sauk Rapids home or business. Proper pruning will promote healthy growth for your trees, as well as preventing the spread of some tree diseases such as Emerald Ash Borer and oak wilt. Correctly removing dead and dying trees will also protect your property from the potential of dead or diseased branches falling onto your house or garage by pruning before they fall.
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Tree Pruning for Sauk Rapids, MN
The best time to prune trees such as ash trees, oak trees and elm trees is late in the dormant time of year for the tree (later in the winter and before spring growth begins). During this time, the spread of disease will be reduced because the wounds creating by pruning will be exposed for a minimal amount of time.
From the University of Minnesota’s web site regarding pruning tree (see https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/pruning-trees-shrubs/).
“The late dormant season is best for most pruning. Pruning in late winter, just before spring growth starts, leaves fresh wounds exposed for only a short length of time before new growth begins the wound sealing process. Another advantage of dormant pruning is that it’s easier to make pruning decisions without leaves obscuring plant branch structure.”
Treatments for Tree Diseases
In certain cases, especially when caught very early, there are some treatment options for common tree diseases such as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) or oak wilt, both of which are found in Sauk Rapids. If you are concerned that some of your trees may have these issues, the professionals at Pioneer Tree Service are MN Certified Pesticide Applicators and can outline some of the tree disease treatment options that may be available for your trees.
