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When To Trim Bushes & Trees

Resources: Tree Trimming

A question we get asked a lot is when to trim bushes & trees, and whether tree trimming & shrub trimming can be performed in the winter. The truth is, although trees and shrubs are generally forgotten during winter, the dormant season is typically the optimal time to prune and inspect your bushes and trees. Check out the video below for a guideline on when to prune certain species based on your goals. For the majority of species and for the goal of overall health, increased growth, and flower production; Winter is the answer to the question of when to trim bushes and trees.

When To Trim Bushes & Trees

When To Prune: Can You Tell The Difference Between Alive Branches & Dead Ones In Winter?

Many homeowners are concerned that during winter pruning tree service companies will not be able to tell the difference between live and dead branches since they can not use leaves as an indicator. Although most homeowners aren’t able to tell the difference, Certified Arborists will be able to distinguish dead branches from live branches even if there are no leaves on the tree. In fact not having leaves on the tree actually, makes it easier to spot risky branches and issues.

When To Trim BushesWhen To Prune: Benefits To Pruning In Winter

In winter branch defects and structural issues are plainly visible with the absence of leaves. In the cold months, dead branches and structural issues in large shade trees can be easily identified and properly pruned. Furthermore, when selective pruning of live branches is necessary for the health and appearance of your bushes and trees, the dormant season is the best time of year for such actions to take place.

Maintenance efforts in your trees now can pay off big come the stormy seasons ahead when the winds start to blow.  The old adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” suits this well.  Why not let one of our arborists inspect your tree today and prescribe a fitting management solution to help keep your property safe and your trees at their healthiest?

Common winter tree and shrub management prescriptions include:

  • Hazard reduction and maintenance pruning
  • Support cable installation to provide supplemental support (where applicable)
  • Identification of insect and disease pest symptoms (so that timely prescriptive solutions can be implemented at appropriate points in the year)
  • Root flare evaluation (over mulching and buried root collars are one of the biggest negative issues we encounter in many landscapes)  these situations can normally be corrected to stop the vascular damage to your tree
  • Plant Healthcare Evaluations (our Arborists can quickly assess your landscape and plantings and develop a customized Canopy Protection Program to provide timely care for all your trees and shrubs throughout the year.  A worry free way to know that the right thing is being done on your property to care for your trees and shrubs.

A simple answer to the question, When to trim bushes & trees? Is Winter.

Call us 703-573-3029 or book online to schedule your winter tree trimming and winter shrub/bush trimming.

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Grey Burkhart
Grey Burkhart
March 29, 2022.
Verified
Very professional review of our requirements and an accurate estimate. Showed up on time and were finished quickly. Cleaned up all of the debris and sawdust. Great job all around.
Dennis Bruns
Dennis Bruns
March 8, 2022.
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We have used RTEC Treecare for several years. They do excellent work. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and take great care in explaining the various options available for your particular situation. I highly recommend them.
Annette Iannucci
Annette Iannucci
February 23, 2022.
Verified
We have been using RTEC for years and were very pleased with the recent tree maintenance work they did for us. As always, we got good advice from their arborist Ben,. The crew that did the work is highly skilled, and they did a great job trimming our trees. They worked safely and efficiently, in addition to leaving the yard clean after they finished the work.
Susan Crawford
Susan Crawford
January 26, 2022.
Verified
RTEC was at my house today to removed a large Magnolia that was badly damaged by the recent snow. They did a fantastic job at a very reasonable price. They arrived right on time, worked efficiently and quickly and cleaned up so well it was hard to tell anything have been disturbed. Over the past several years, I have used RTEC for all the services I checked above, and have always been very pleased with their service and professionalism. I also appreciate that they are not eager to take down trees that don't need to come down. In this case, the damage was too extensive for the tree to recover.
Kenton Morgan
Kenton Morgan
January 20, 2022.
Verified
Once again, RTEC has done a great job. The team showed up right on time and performed all the work that we agreed to. They kept us informed as to progress, coordinated with us concerning our maple, and made recommendations concerning ongoing support for our trees. At the end of the day, they thoroughly cleaned up the debris and left our yard in pristine condition. WELL DONE.
Jean Kluttz
Jean Kluttz
January 3, 2022.
Verified
Not our first time but this time was tricky removal of a large dead tree leaning on a healthy tree. Quick response for estimate, good timing to removal, all clear and healthy tree still fine.
Jerry Haggin
Jerry Haggin
December 16, 2021.
Verified
Very good work while ensuring that I was aware of status of my work order and planned completion.
Mike Iger
Mike Iger
December 16, 2021.
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David Roberts
David Roberts
December 15, 2021.
Verified
We’ve used RTEC for many years for tree maintenance and can’t say enough good things about their service. We use them for tree trimming and for regular treatments to maintain our trees’ health and deal with pests and prevent disease. Their arborist Ben has been especially helpful with advice. RTEC also been especially helpful in emergency situations, once coming to cable a massive, heritage oak in our yard right before a hurricane was about to hit. Highly recommend.
Travis Larson
Travis Larson
December 10, 2021.
Verified
RTEC did an excellent job onsite of removing dead branches from our 80+ year old trees, and trimming other growth too close to our home.
Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 185 reviews.

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