Pruning, or the selective removal of specific branches or stems, is an important maintenance practice.

A properly pruned tree looks as natural as possible; the tree’s appearance reflects its fundamental form and character. The pruner must be sensitive to maintaining this structural integrity, in addition to knowing a bit about tree biology and proper pruning shrubmulching.barted Reading Time: 8 mins. Jun 25, Removing larger branches Saw an upward cut halfway through the branch about a foot beyond where it intersects the trunk. Then saw a cut downward all the way through the branch somewhat farther out from the first undercut.

This removes the Now make the third and finishing cut perpendicular to. Mar 10, Keep your cuts at a degree angle to prevent water damage and disease.

Pruning Thick Tree Branches Properly pruned tree branches form a callus where the removed branch once was. This callus is essential to the health of the shrubmulching.barted Reading Time: 9 mins.