What are the benefits of tree pruning?

Pruning is the selective felling of parts of the tree that host a definite purpose. Usually, the branches and roots are pruned, but there are other similar practices in leaves, flowers, and fruits, to improve production in fruit trees, which is also called pruning.

Both fruit trees and ornamental trees must be pruned, especially in the cold or dormant season, there are several types of pruning, and each one has a specific benefit and purpose, for example:

The thinning pruning is carried out when we want to guarantee the entry of solar rays, especially in orchards with a lot of population, to stimulate photosynthesis.

Formation pruning consists of cutting branches outside the contour or structure of the foliage; with this pruning, we prevent the trees from competing with each other. And allow us to get the job done without hindrance.

Aggressive pruning is carried out so that the tree presents new shoots. This is done significantly to increase production with new branches.

In general, what is tree pruning used for?

We can say that pruning is done to increase production, thus removing old branches and stimulating new shoots; We must not forget that it is also done to be able to move with the necessary machinery and facilitate its care and collection.

In the case of ornamental trees, it is done to highlight their physical beauty.

The main reasons for pruning trees that have been mentioned in the previous section have specific characteristics. After ordering them according to their priority, it is necessary to know the intention or objective of each one, so it is convenient to make a description of each one of them to obtain a more generalized and detailed view of the different reasons for pruning

Tree pruning types?

Tree pruning safety:

This type of pruning is the most common in urban trees and can be considerably reduced with good tree planting practices. You should know that this type of pruning has to be carried out having good knowledge about the execution of the same activity. Sometimes excessive pruning is necessary to minimize risks, which can give you the opportunity to save the life of a damaged tree.

Workers from the gardening service of many municipalities annually prune all the trees located in the locality to prevent some branches from collapsing, causing damage to the community. In this way, the inhabitants of the area will show their satisfaction when they see that the large branches are pruned, also because they can become a hindrance to many windows and balconies when they reach large dimensions.

Tree pruning health reasons:

Remove diseased or insect-infested wood, thinning the canopy to improve ventilation, reduce pest problems, or other reasons related to the health of the plant. The greatest utility of pruning is to stimulate the development of a stout structure in the trees and to decrease the probability that they will be damaged by inclement weather.

Pruning broken or damaged branches helps heal the wounds caused to the trees so that later you can enjoy good health, which will be noticeable in a short time. Sanitation or sanitary pruning aims to invigorate the tree’s crown by eliminating the load it has, by keeping branches unusable. In some species such as poplar, willow, or pine, eliminatory pruning of branches and terminal twigs is practiced to eliminate outbreaks of pests or other causes.

Tree pruning for aesthetic reasons:

This tries to improve the natural characteristics of the trees and encourage flower production. Pruning to improve structure is especially effective with open-growing trees, which spontaneously shed very little foliage.

Aesthetic or artistic pruning is practiced on public and private trees and shrubs. The appearance of the tree is the objective of this pruning, not only individual but collective; it will determine the artistic picture of the landscape pruner at the same time that it will mark a certain type of landscape for the view of others.

Tree pruning for production reasons:

Production pruning is mainly focused on fruit trees. However, they are also used to stimulate flowering and the generation of vegetative shoots. It is essential to know this technique well since it will help obtain more benefits to the worker who wants to improve the productivity of his trees.

Quality pruning: these focus on wood, especially forest trees, particularly on the quality of the piece of wood that we can obtain from a tree. The higher the quality of the wood, the more likely you are to get a good result from your pruning, the main objective of the worker.

The process tree pruning

The process to remove a tree is as follows; first, we have to analyze the tree and its environment, and if there are objects in the work area, move them so as not to damage them; we also have to see if there are branches above the house or if there are power lines nearby of the tree, after analyzing and taking the necessary precautions we proceed to inspect the tool that has been used by the pruner the device is in good condition.

However, we always check before using the tool; after all, and everyone is on the same page, begins to cut the tree. Once the tree is removed, the stump crushing is done.

The advantages tree pruning

The advantages of well-executed pruning bring many benefits to the tree and the worker, such as: controlling its size, reducing risks to passers-by and their property, improving its appearance, improving the structure and architecture of the canopy, increasing the passage of light and air through the roof, stimulate flowering and fruiting, increase the value of the tree and its products, suppress foci of pest infection, reduce the costs of harvesting fruit trees, And so on.

Therefore, it is essential to know the advantages since the work must have a goal, and this a reward.

In conclusion, favor rapid and total healing of the tree and avoid infection and internal rotting of the tree tissues where the most important reasons for pruning are found.

On the other hand, we would see the other advantages such as eliminating suckers, eliminating poorly located branches, allowing the formation of the tree, getting the crown of the tree to adapt to the needs, improving the production of both the fruit and the wood and ultimately helping to deworm, disinfect and remove damaged or dead branches.

How many types of pruning are there? 

• Types of pruning
• Training pruning. 
• Grips.
• Sanitation pruning.
• Fruiting pruning. 
• Pruning after flowering.  
• Rejuvenation pruning.  
• Flowering pruning.