Pruning cuts look simple from the ground, but where and how a branch is removed determines whether a tree seals the wound cleanly or opens itself up to decay for years afterward. ANSI A300 is the national standard that spells out exactly how that should be done.
Following it means cutting at the branch collar instead of flush with the trunk, avoiding topping, and never removing more canopy than a tree can recover from in a single season. It sounds technical, but the difference shows up years later in whether a tree stays structurally sound or develops weak, decayed unions where it was cut wrong.
We hold every crew to this standard on a small residential trim the same as a large commercial job, because a tree pruned incorrectly today becomes a liability years down the road.
Has a tree on your property ever been pruned or topped in a way that just didn't look right afterward?
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Photo of an arborist making a precise pruning cut at the branch collar, or a before/after of a properly pruned tree canopy. Authentic job photos strongly preferred over stock images.
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