Pruning
Professional Tree Pruning for Health, Safety & Longevity
Tree pruning is essential for maintaining and improving the health, appearance, and safety of your trees. In Colorado, where environmental conditions change rapidly, regular pruning is even more critical. High winds, heavy snow loads—especially when trees are in leaf or bloom—and extreme temperature swings can place immense stress on trees. Without proper pruning, these factors can lead to structural failure. Trees on a consistent pruning schedule, however, develop superior structure, enhanced resilience, and long-term vitality.
The Importance of Early Pruning
Pruning trees early in their development has a lasting impact on their structure and overall success. While trees grow according to their genetic code, factors such as poor pruning, storm damage, pests, and environmental stressors can disrupt their natural form, leading to weak or flawed growth patterns. A skilled arborist can correct these issues with strategic pruning, guiding the tree back to its ideal form. This small investment early on results in stronger, healthier trees for years to come.
Benefits of Pruning Mature Trees
Larger, more established trees also require routine pruning for health, stability, and aesthetics. Our professional pruning services include:
- Structural Assessment & Correction – Identifying and addressing defects before they become major issues.
- Deadwood Removal – Eliminating hazardous or diseased branches to prevent decay and pest infestations.
- Improved Airflow & Sunlight Penetration – Thinning conflicting branches to enhance tree health.
- Weight Reduction & Risk Mitigation – Lightening branch tips to reduce strain and lower the risk of failure.
Contact us for a free estimate—because the right care today ensures stronger, healthier, and safer trees for years to come.
Watch as we prune this Champion English Elm in Old Town Fort Collins.
This historic tree has provided shade and beauty for generations. Pruning such a massive tree presents unique challenges, as it spans four different properties! To ensure the job was done safely and efficiently, we utilized a bucket truck, spider lift, and crane—all while protecting surrounding properties.
Why Prune?
Maintenance pruning helps maintain tree health, prevent disease, and reduce potential hazards, especially for large, mature trees like this Champion Elm.
Our Process:
• Careful assessment of the tree’s structure
• Removal of dead or weak branches
• Reducing tip weight to lessen chances of storm damage
• Promoting healthy growth for future generations
Our team worked with precision, expertise, and care to protect this living piece of Fort Collins history. Watch the transformation!