Trimming vs Pruning

It may seem that trees can be forgotten during the colder months, especially when they require less water and get ample rain, but tree pruning in winter, while the trees are dormant, can be a very important tree care practice, depending on your objectives.  

In this article, you will be guided through our winter pruning tips, which include how, when, and why to prune your trees.  

Trimming vs Pruning 

While tree trimming and tree pruning both remove growth from a living tree, they are different, and serve different purposes.  

Tree Trimming: Trimming removes healthy growth for shaping and aesthetic, or maybe thinning the interior to let a little more light in.   

Tree Pruning: With pruning, dead, damaged, or diseased limbs are cut back or removed to preserve the health of the tree. Pruning generally applies to a more selective method of branch removal or reduction to achieve a determined objective.     

What's Next?

Give Campbell's Tree Service a call to discuss if your tress could benefit from trimming or pruning this year. Our experts can assist with all your tree care needs.