What is Tree Trimming?
Trimming involves removing excess branches to maintain regularity in shape and size for an aesthetically pleasing look.
When you trim a plant, it causes the remaining foliage to grow faster and thicker than if the plant were untrimmed. Trimming is most often used to maintain the overall size of a tree or shrub.
Tree Trimming Prices In South Africa
| JOB TYPE | PRICE RANGE |
|---|---|
| Tree pruning, reduction, and trimming | R150 to R250 per hour |
| Removal of tree stump | R900 to R4500 in total |
| Tree debris removal | R150 to R250 per hour |
| Palm tree trimming | R200 to R300 per palm tree |
What happens if you trim a tree too much?
Over time, continued over-pruning may lead to branches that are too weak to tolerate wind or ice loads, or the plant may simply exhaust itself trying to replenish its canopy. The plant may become extremely weak, allowing a variety of pathogens and insects to invade
What happens if you over-trim a tree?
When a tree has been over-pruned, you may not see much new growth during the spring. In the winter, more branches than usual will break as a result of heavy loads.
Lack of foliage and large numbers of wounds will make your tree vulnerable to pests and disease. Over-pruning can kill your tree over time
What’s the best time to trim trees?
winter
There is never a bad time to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. But most trees benefit from pruning in mid to late winter.
Pruning during dormancy encourages new growth as soon as the weather begins to warm. The lack of leaves after autumn allows you to easily identify branches and limbs requiring removal.