Whether cutting storm-damaged branches and dead limbs, regulating growth or shaping a tree for aesthetic purposes, regular trimming is important to promoting a healthy, good-looking tree.
Step 4: Cut away unproductive shoots. Using pruning shears, cut away unproductive shoots. This cherry tree has shoots growing from the trunk between productive branches that need to be removing. Moving to the branches, remove any shoots either growing toward the trunk of the tree or along the inner parts of the branches. Cut at an angle just above the collar of the joint. Regular pruning of excess shoots along the trunk and branches creates evenly spaced branches and a strong, symmetrical tree ready for next year’s fruit.
Remove unproductive shoots and shoots growing toward the trunk.
Always work from the ground when trimming or pruning trees. Never prune trees from a ladder. When cutting, always stand to the side and away from an overhead branch. If a tree requires heavy trimming or working up in a tree, a tree service professional is strongly recommended.
