Spruce Pruning

What This Service Involves

Spruces hold a naturally handsome conical form and, like most conifers, will not regrow from bare old wood – so pruning must stay within living growth. We remove deadwood and damaged or diseased branches, clear hazards, and lightly shape while preserving the natural shape and lower branches homeowners value. We watch for common spruce pests and problems. Thoughtful, conservative pruning keeps a spruce healthy and attractive without the bare gaps that careless cutting leaves behind.

Benefits

Preserves the natural conical form; Stays within living growth; Deadwood and disease removed; Hazards cleared; Conservative, careful shaping

Our Process

1) Assess form, health, and pests; 2) Remove deadwood and diseased branches; 3) Clear hazards and damaged limbs; 4) Lightly shape within living growth; 5) Clean cuts and cleanup

What Affects the Cost

Tree size and height; Deadwood and disease work; Access and equipment; Shaping needs

Best Time of Year

Best pruned in late winter to early spring before new growth.