Trusted Arborists in Boise, ID

Trees can be pruned year-round, but for optimal access to the entire canopy and best results we recommend pruning between Winter through early Spring when trees are in their dormant cycle.

It is not something we recommend. For starters, it is important to ensure a thorough structural pruning throughout the entire canopy. Further, it is a significant safety concern whereby only professionals should climb trees to prune them. Finally, we'll make the right cuts on the right branches to avoid over-pruning which can permanently damage your tree.

There are numerous reasons, but primarily a dead or dying tree that cannot be saved is often a safety risk to people and property due to falling limbs. In addition, if the tree is diseased, removal is needed to avoid infecting surrounding trees. Finally, sometimes trees were originally planted to close together which can inhibit normal growth and may require removal to provide the space necessary for the healthy growth of surrounding trees.

It you see any of the following signs please schedule a free assessment to determine a course of action to get your trees healthy: Loss of leaves at the ends of limbs, or at the top of tree. Excessive sap excretion on trunk, limbs or leaves. Splotchy or discolored leaves. Missing bark exposing the trunk wood Loss of large limbs, or splitting of trunk, exposing inside of tree. Mushrooms, or conks, growing on trunk or base of tree

It is not recommended as you want a new tree's central roots to have a strong anchor to support healthy tree growth. We can normally stump grind removed trees 8-10" below the surface, which does allow you to plant a new tree close to the old tree. The old root system will even provide nutrients for the new tree.