Trim Trees in Arizona
The Best Time to Trim Trees in Arizona

The best time to trim trees in Arizona depends on the variety of tree you are trimming. In Arizona tree trimming is crucial to keep trees healthy throughout the year. If you don't get rid of branches that are weak and about to break off, you could set yourself up for having damaged property--either your personal property or someone else's. If a storm were to come in and with high winds, weak branches can break off and cause damage.

If there are large weak branches that is even a bigger problem, as they can smash through the windows of cars and homes and you would end up paying for it financially in the end. Also, trimming trees in Arizona is important because unhealthy branches hinder the healthy ones from growing. Your landscaping will look odd if weak branches remain without being trimmed away, and if the trees grow out of control and break off or partially fall down you may end up needing to call a tree removal service to remove the tree altogether.

There are many trees in Arizona, and there are different times when they should be trimmed. For instance, with palm trees, the best time to trim trees in Arizona is when their health is at stake. For aesthetic reasons, trimming of palm trees should be done at least twice a year. For several varieties the best time is in July and January so seeds and related growth are removed as part of the process, but you can trim them whenever you see fit. Trimming palm trees helps them to stay healthy and vibrant.

The best time to trim pine trees in Arizona is really any time--there is no certain season when they have to be trimmed. When you do trim pine trees, there should be a small stub left on the tree trunk--do not put a deep cut into the trunk. Otherwise the pine tree will grow more than it needs to and it will develop thick calluses. Wait about four months and then you can cut off the residual stub and smooth it off.

The best time to trim citrus trees is during the spring season, from the middle of March to the beginning of May. Citrus trees are really just large bushes and like to grow that way. With light pruning, even with the high temperatures in Arizona they will be fine. During the pruning process the trunk should not be exposed--citrus trees should not be exposed to direct sun because they will get sun damage.

The best time to trim trees in Arizona varies, depending on the type of tree. Correctly trimming trees is more important than when you trim them. Make sure that you are trimming the trees the correct way so that they will grown and thrive as part of your landscape for a long time.

Nathan Charlton is an ISA Certified Arborist in the Phoenix Valley of Arizona and owner of Arboreal Tree Experts, a highly rated tree service company in Mesa, AZ that performs expert Arizona Tree Trimming and Tree Removal Services. Arboreal Tree Experts won the Angie's List Super Service Award in 2006, 2007 and 2008, and has been performing tree trimming/pruning and tree removal services since 2000.

by Nathan Charlton -

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