The appearance of a pruned tree can be startling, even pitiful and sad.
You wonder if the pruning was even necessary. Will the tree wither and die? Did the landscapers know what they were doing? Were they too aggressive? Did they go too far?
The tree looked just fine, didn’t it? Why alter, or try to control its shape, size, or structure? What was wrong with the tree the way it was?
By removing dead, stagnant, broken, or diseased branches, growth is encouraged. Sunlight and airflow are suddenly increased. The tree won’t work so hard to produce good fruit or beautiful flowers. When the slightest wind, or fiercest storms arise, the branches and limbs will be stronger, and less likely to break and fall.
Pruning isn’t random or violent. It’s not something to fear, protest, or discourage. It’s positive change, that ensures the health, stability, and longevity of the tree. It impedes the annoying presence, or infestation of stubborn pests, and thwarts the spread of disease.
It’s preventative and necessary to make the tree function properly.
The pruned tree may look weak, and a fraction of itself,
but time will reveal the benefits (to the community) of a knowledgeable landscaper, discerning tree enthusiast, or conscientious gardener, who promptly addresses obvious and underlying issues in a bold, strategic, direct, and timely manner.
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