All the branches are really small and I don’t want to kill the tree removing too much because it doesn’t seem like there are many leaves on it to start with
by TestyProYT
All the branches are really small and I don’t want to kill the tree removing too much because it doesn’t seem like there are many leaves on it to start with
by TestyProYT
11 Comments
Why do you want to trim them? If they aren’t causing issues, why remove them?
First thing; that is a pine tree. They do not have leaves, they have needles.
Second; for something like this you hire an arborist to either climb or bring a bucket set up to remove the limb. They bring in their own insurance and coverage plus the expertise to get it done professionally.
If you don’t live somewhere with ice/snow build up I wouldn’t stress it too much, the whole tree would likely break before that limb does. Otherwise you’re looking at around $1000-$2000 for a reputable service. If you get lucky you could find someone to offer $500-$1000 to remove it and leave it.
Anything less be wary, lot of hack jobs out there, they’ll often cost you more than what you save.
You call an arborist or tree service and ask them for advice and an estimate to alleviate your concerns.
They are not an issue leave them alone
What is the issue in first place? You want to make look nicer to your eyes? If you want to remove you can remove lowest level brances and then think about year if you want to remove new lowest level.
Not an issue
This might be a hot take, but I think White Pines are severely underutilized in the landscape. Such great trees.
Couple things you can do, but some things to keep in mind:
Excurrent trees will typically shed their lower branches (or whirls) as they grow. The canopy above them now gets the majority of the sun and once their shaded out the tree will naturally drop them. If you shorten the limbs and reduce the end weight / leverage theyll stay on a bit longer, but will most likely follow the same process down the road. If theres no obvious reason to remove them *yet*, i personally wouldnt – but I can do my own tree work.
*that being said* only you can decide how much risk youre willing to accept from your tree. My recommendation is to get a few local arborists out to get their opinion and a *potential quote*.
If *anyone* tries to sell you on topping your tree, move on to the next person. This is not a major prune. This is a very light handed job that should be coupled with a simple explanation that addresses your concerns without butchering the tree. You could also look for a consulting arborist who is there to sell you their knowledge and opinion *on site and in person* without the backup of wanting to bid you a job. Pay for an hour and ask them any and every question you have about your trees, how to care for them, and long term maintenance plans.
Tree is already over pruned. Leave it alone
IMO the benefit of keeping those branches outweighs in risk they pose. Those thin branches aren’t going to destroy your roof if they fell. Enjoy the shade they offer and keep the tree unwounded as long as possible.
Tree already looks unbalanced. Leave her alone