The dormant season is the preferred time
for pruning most shade and ornamental
trees. Dormancy refers to the time after the leaves
have fallen in the fall, and before the new leaves
emerge in the spring. There are a variety of benefits
provided by performing pruning operations during this
period. Foremost, work is completed with less disruption
at a time when the yard is less intensely used. Further,
because the ground is firm and perennials are dormant,
work can proceed more efficiently—a saving of
both time and money.
Trees respond to dormant pruning with a consistent
growth response. Moreover, dormant pruning is a stimulating
process. Pruning wounds often close faster when made
in the winter than those made in the summer. Also,
there is less disease and insect presence during the
biologically quiet dormant season.
Additionally, because the foliage is not in the way,
pruning during the dormant season allows our arborists
to more quickly evaluate the structure of the tree
and identify any needed modification. Efficiency is
also increased because the limbs weigh less and are
more easily handled without the substantial weight
of the foliage. Obviously, year round employment is
a requisite for all of us. Mortgage, rent, auto loan,
and tuition payments all fail to recognize nature’s
seasonality. Accordingly, Hartney Greymont needs to
provide work all year round for our experienced and
talented arborists and field crews. In fact, our commitment
to our staff allows us to assemble the professional
field crews with unmatched, unrivaled talent and longevity
to skillfully tend to your trees and shrubs.
Plants are like infants, they have their own requirements
which must be met regardless of the schedule of those
around them. For example, many trees can only be transplanted
in the first few weeks of Spring before the onset of
growth. Others, like birch or elms, require precisely
timed applications to keep them healthy. By working
with our clients to perform as much tree pruning as
possible during the ideal dormant period, we gain the
additional benefit of being available to tend to your
trees’ other needs at precisely the proper time.
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