If you find yourself wondering whether a tree on your property needs trimming, consider the following list of common tree species that often require trimming:
- Maple
- Ash
- Elm
- Oak
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Looking for Tree Trimming Services In Chanhassen, Minnesota?
As skilled professionals specializing in tree trimming, pruning, and cutting, we cater to homeowners in Chanhassen, MN. Our primary goal is to enhance the beauty and functionality of your property beyond your expectations. Employing proactive measures, we ensure your trees’ optimal health by eliminating diseased or hazardous dead branches. Through our precise tree trimming services, we promote balanced growth and enhanced structural integrity for your trees. Count on us to leave your property more captivating and efficient than ever before.
Types Of Tree's We Trim:
When Does A Tree Need To Be Trimmed?
If you’re uncertain about whether a tree on your property requires trimming, here are some prevalent reasons that may indicate the need for it:
- Overgrowth obstructing your view
- Tree branches coming into contact with your house or vehicles
- Excessive shading, blocking an undesirable amount of sunlight
- Presence of dead branches, which can lead to disease spread, pose risks of personal injury, or cause structural damage
Other Tree Services We Provide In Chanhassen, Minnesota:
Tree Trimming FAQs
- How often do I trim my trees?
- What time of year do I trim my trees?
- What is the cost of trimming my trees?
- How much trimming is too much?
- How do I balance my tree canopy?
- Can I trim large branches hanging over my house?
- What do I do about a cracked or split tree?
The typical cycle for trimming trees is anywhere from 3-5 years. This all depends on tree species, amount of branches removed, and aesthetic preference. If there are multiple trees on site it is most wise financially, to trim all trees at the same time, so the service intervals are not as frequent.
It is very important to know when your trees need to be trimmed. Trimming certain trees during the wrong time of the year can result in decking health or even death.
Below is a guide to the right timing for trimming Minnesota trees:
- Apple Trees, including Crabapples, Hawthorne, and Mountain Ash
Trimming apple trees after early spring can put them at risk of the bacterial disease, fireblight.
Late Spring/Early Summer
- Maple
- Boxelder
- Ironwood
- Walnut
- Butternut
- Birch
These trees can suffer from flowing sap that can bleed if you trim them in late winter or early. To prevent bleeding, wait until later spring and contact an expert to ensure the timing is right.
Trees/Shrubs that need immediate pruning after blooming
- Chokecherry
- Clove Currant
- Flowering Plum
- Flowering Cherry
- Forsythia
- Juneberry
- Lilac
- Magnolia
The cost of your tree trimming is going to vary based on:
- Number of branches being trimmed
- Location of tree
- What is underneath the tree
If a tree is overhanging a house, landscaping, or anything at risk of being damaged, the cost will increase due to time involved.
Taking off any live branches will cause stress but also stimulate more growth, especially in spring. It’s always safe to take off around 20% of the live foliage or leafy branches.
Under certain situations, we may trim a large percentage of a tree’s branches to keep it alive and avoid having to remove it. There are also circumstances where we may trim very little off the tree, such as a 100-year-old Oak tree that holds historical value on a property.
Balancing your tree canopy should be fairly simple. If you are having issues it may be because your tree has never been trimmed and you are struggling to find a good balance. Contact an Arborist right away to help.
If your tree canopy is interfering with other trees, houses, landscaping, etc an Arborist can help contour the canopy around the obstruction.
Yes, you can remove large branches hanging over your house. Contact an expert Arborist immediately to help determine the safest solution. If neglected, your house may be at risk for serious damage.
Cracked or split trees can be saved. It entirely depends on the severity of the situation. Consult with an Arborist to understand what options are available. They may be able to bolt and cable the tree together to help stop the spread of the crack or split.
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