{"id":406,"date":"2019-08-12T09:10:09","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T09:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/?p=406"},"modified":"2019-08-10T15:09:41","modified_gmt":"2019-08-10T15:09:41","slug":"can-i-trim-dead-branches-off-a-tree-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/can-i-trim-dead-branches-off-a-tree-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Trim Dead Branches Off a Tree in Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tree pruning and trimming are two separate types of tree\nservices, but both equally critical to a tree\u2019s overall well-being. We know\nthat tree pruning should be done at certain times of the year in order to protect\ntrees from pest infestations, disease, and wildlife tampering. However,\nhomeowners continuously have questions and concerns about trimming trees\nthroughout each season. This is especially true for trees that have some\nunsightly dead limbs or branches. You may be quite tempted to just snip these\ndead areas off, but at the same time, concerned that it can negatively impact the\nhealth of your tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you are wondering whether or not it is safe to trim dead\nbranches off of your landscaping trees in the summer, continue reading to learn\nwhat you need to know.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/464_3147690-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Tree Service 317-783-2518\" class=\"wp-image-407\"\/><figcaption>Indianapolis Tree Service 317-783-2518<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tree Pruning Guidelines<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to pruning trees, it is critical to adhere to\nthe ANSI A300 tree pruning standards to ensure tree protection and growth. These\nare the industry-accepted best practices that should be used by all who prune\ntrees and shrubs. To carry out such standards in tree pruning, one needs to be\ntrained and experienced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, one wrong cut can cause a tree to eventually fall ill and die. For these reasons, tree pruning should only be executed by a licensed tree service contractor who retains the proper knowledge and equipment. See our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/can-i-prune-my-trees-yet\/ \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can I Prune My Trees Yet? (opens in a new tab)\">Can I Prune My Trees Yet?<\/a>\u201d to learn some important tips and facts about tree pruning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dead Limb and Branch Removal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Tree pruning should be implemented when trees are in their\ndormant, non-growing state. Generally, dormancy begins in late fall and lasts\nuntil early spring, making this timeline the best rule of thumb to follow. However,\nthere are exceptions when it comes to dead branches and limbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can remove these at any time of the year without causing\nany potential harm or damage to your trees so long as you wait until the\nfoliage has fully bloomed in the canopy. Once a tree has emerged all of its\nleaves, you can remove dead branches and bunches as soon as you see them to prevent\ninsects and decayed organisms from entering the tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important reminder is to avoid trimming or pruning trees in periods of hot or dry spells, and extreme cold. If you have maple and dogwood trees, you may want to hold off on trimming away dead branches until they are in dormancy. This is due to the fact that these species of tree emit sap during these times, which can be messy. See our article, \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sooperarticles.com\/home-improvement-articles\/diy-articles\/how-clean-tree-sap-off-stuff-1586578.html \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"How to Clean Tree Sap Off Stuff (opens in a new tab)\">How to Clean Tree Sap Off Stuff<\/a>\u201d if this ever becomes an issue for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Professional Tree Service in Indianapolis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Complete Tree Care at 317-783-2518 <\/strong>for prompt and professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Indianapolis tree service (opens in a new tab)\">Indianapolis tree service<\/a> you can trust. We are experienced tree care technicians that can resolve your tree problems, regardless of your projects size or scope. We offer a wide range of tree removal and tree services, for both residential and commercial properties. We even offer free estimates and free tree care advice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a-Copy-e1562944841884.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Tree Care 317-783-2518\" class=\"wp-image-231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a-Copy-e1562944841884.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a-Copy-e1562944841884-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Tree Care 317-783-2518<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tree pruning and trimming are two separate types of tree services, but both equally critical to a tree\u2019s overall well-being. We know that tree pruning should be done at certain times of the year in order to protect trees from &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/can-i-trim-dead-branches-off-a-tree-in-summer\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":407,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,176,45],"tags":[221,222,177,103,12,223,104],"class_list":["post-406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tree-care","category-tree-removal","category-trees","tag-can-i-trim-tree-summer","tag-dead-branch-removal-indianapolis","tag-dead-tree-removal-indianapolis","tag-tree-pruning-tips","tag-tree-service-indianapolis","tag-tree-trimming-advice-summer","tag-when-to-prune-trees"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=406"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":408,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/406\/revisions\/408"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/407"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}