Many people are under the false impression tree maintenance must come to a halt during cold winter months. However, there are actually many advantages to trimming your trees in the winter.
Why Is Winter the Best Time To Trim Your Trees?
The lack of foliage in the winter provides greater visibility of the tree’s structure and therefore allows us to better evaluate whether your tree’s branches are dead and possibly dangerous. If you do happen to have a dead or dying tree it may become hazardous with ice and snow. This can be prevented, however, if it is successfully evaluated and pruned in its dormant state. Not only is this the safer option, but it also will aid in the rejuvenation of your trees that have dead or diseased wood.
It Will Prevent the Spread of Oak Wilt
Trimming in the winter will prevent the spread of disease in your trees such as oak wilt. If during the summer months you notice that the leaves of your oak trees are turning brown and falling prematurely it may be a sign that they have oak wilt. Additionally there could be pests near the oak, as they become more susceptible in this weakened state. The peak time for infection is May to June, however, it is possible for oak wilt to make an appearance any time from March through September. Therefore, the prime months from trimming these trees to prevent the spread of oak wilt are in the winter.
It Will Put Less Stress on Your Trees
Winter can also be the best time for the trimming of more than just your oak trees. Some people may want to prepare for the upcoming ice and snow by trimming their trees in the fall, however the hope for new growth from these trees can be hindered by the upcoming cold weather. Trimming them in the winter will allow them time to heal and stimulate new growth come spring time.
It Will Help Protect Your Lawn
If you are ever hesitant to trim your trees because of the damage that may occur to your lawn due to our heavy machinery, then winter is also an advantageous time for you. The ground will oftentimes freeze which allows the work to be completed more efficiently and could lower your costs by preserving your landscape.
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