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Mar 31, Trim off branches from the lower third of young cottonwoods with long-handled pruning shears.

Angle the blades at 45 degrees from the trunk and cut down and away, leaving 1/4-inch stub that will drain moisture and heal fast. Trimming lower branches. Angle the blades of your pruning shears at 45 degrees to the trunk of your cottonwood. Cut away small, weak branches from the lower quarter of the tree, beginning from the.

A large cottonwood stump left in your yard can be a major nuisance with potential for tripping or lawnmower damage, but there are several ways to rid the yard of the stump. The fastest and easiest. Pruning large trees is a safety issue, so hiring a certified arborist may be best way to deal with that cottonwood that overwhelms your backyard – and the neighbors’ yards. Look for local arborists at the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) at shrubmulching.bar Apr 28, In fact, some municipalities ban the planting of cottonwood, and many gardening experts recommend removing cottonwood trees on residential properties.

If you buy a home with a cottonwood tree, it's wise to have it inspected by a certified arborist, who can assess the tree's health and prune - or remove - as needed.