Cutting Large Branches Off Trees

When you cut tree branches you create wounds that can act as open doors for disease.

Cutting large branches off trees.

Cutting off large limbs could end up killing the tree. The first two cuts remove the weight from the tree branch and the final cut is designed for the best callus growth. You don t want to go overboard and cut off too many branches. Once a branch is cut off from the tree the tree forms callus tissue that covers the wound.

When you cut off a tree branch the tree forms a special callous tissue like a scar that covers over the wound to keep out disease and decay. But if you ve never done it before it s best to start small and work your way into it. That scarred part of the tree will be there forever sealed off so that the rest of the tree can keep growing. The last small cut should be about 2 feet from the trunk and the final cut should be 1 to 2 inches.

If done properly pruning does not hurt the tree it s actually quite beneficial. This callus tissue acts as a scar that keeps disease and decay out of the tree. The wound will callous over. If it is a large branch cut it back in sections to avoid the risk of it tearing back into the trunk.

To prevent this trees naturally seal off wounds after pruning though they don t actually heal them. Most tree branches that are cut back to the trunk or a main branch will require three cuts to prevent damage to the bark. An inexpensive and safe way to trim tall trees that are too high to reach. If tree branches are not cut correctly this can be hazardous to its healing process thus resulting in the tree becoming weak and potentially no longer growing.