Tree Trimming & Pruning
Pruning is subject to interpretation — which is exactly why so many homeowners end up unhappy. We remove that ambiguity by agreeing on the goal before a single cut, and pruning to recognized national standards.
Clear goals, shared with the whole crew
Our process starts with an on-site discussion, photographs of the trees and target areas, and agreement on what will be removed and what stays. That same information goes to the entire crew. As we say: we can always take more — but we cannot put branches back.
Pruned to ANSI A300
All pruning is performed to ANSI A300 national standards. We do not top trees, leave flush cuts or stubs, over-thin canopies, or use climbing spikes on trees being preserved. Done right, pruning improves structure, airflow, and sunlight while reducing storm risk.
Stronger trees, safer property
Removing dead, damaged, and crossing limbs guides healthy new growth and builds a stronger canopy. Wind flows through a properly thinned crown instead of slamming into it — which is how symmetrical, well-pruned trees survive Central Florida storms.
Tree Trimming & Pruning FAQs
Do you top trees?
No. Topping permanently damages trees. We prune to ANSI A300 standards — crown thinning, deadwooding, and hazard reduction — without topping, flush cuts, or stubs.
Will you tell me what you plan to cut before you start?
Always. We discuss goals on-site, photograph the target areas, and agree on what’s removed and what stays before any cut — then brief the whole crew on the same plan.
When should Central Florida trees be pruned?
Check oaks and palms as spring fades into early summer, before hurricane season. Waiting until storms approach limits availability and increases risk.
Reviewed by Michael Mackiewicz, ISA Certified Arborist #FL-0471 (TRAQ) · Last updated June 23, 2026