Trimming an Oak Tree

Oak tree's are massive, and from time to time to help maintain the tree for new growth and vitality need trimmed. If you have a large tree try and do what you can from the ground or a ladder but you may want to call Evansville Tree Trimmers to do the heavy branches or high branches. Most of the adult Oak tree's require very little to keep the tree looking good and healthy but if you do need one trimmed here are some tips to follow.

One- Keep safety in mind at all times. This can not be stressed enough. You do not want get hurt trying to get rid of a dead branch, it's just now worth it. If you are at all worried that something may happen or you are not sure about something consult a professional. 

Two- This seems a bit odd to most people, but clean your tools first. Believe it or not tree's can carry diseases that other tree's may get. If you have good clean tools you don't have to worry about those diseases. You can find some of the diseases that oak trees can get here. It is also recommended that Oak trees be trimmed in the winter months so not to cause some of the conditions listed. 

3. Never remove healthy limbs from the top of the tree, unless doing so because of obstruction to another object like a power line. The top of the tree collects the most sunlight and should be left alone. However the tree limbs around the outside of the tree that are rubbing up against other limbs or are dead can be removed. 

4. There is a specific way to cut off limbs and that 3 step process can be learned about  here. 

5. Once you get done cutting all the pruning done to the branches that are dead, or unattractive then all you really do is clean up the mess. Oh and one more thing. Look at the pic below if your thinking of just doing a brush fire. Call us to come clean it up for you. 

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