Tree Pruning Chapter 1

[@Kalarix]

This is so much better than other pruning videos that just show a guy cutting one branch. This explains the why and how!

[@kooale]

You are such a great & solid teacher, many thanks. I’ll be spending many hours on all your chapters, your great commentary & super images. Easily among the best pruning instructional vids on Y Tube.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

This is THE best tutorial on pruning trees. It’s funny, too! 🌳 Thanks from Michigan!

[@MarkTrades__]

THANK YOU!!!! So many videos on youtube about pruning are about a specific tree & not about how to learn the skill itself! Thank you!!!!

[@brixtonbluebeat]

Thank you Cass. I found this video when I was looking for advice on pruning a young walnut tree in a tight space in the garden. Love you narration and you concern for our beautiful friends, the trees. Listening in London, UK.

[@simonbonnet4611]

Thank you so much for this series so instructive and well done. Easily understandable even for a foreigner like me. I have learned.

[@alonsogarcia1990]

The videos from plant amnesty are some of the best ive seen. And have had the most effective impact on my career.

[@Pootie_Tan]

Very informative. I was about to go cut my tree 🌲 like I do at the barber 💈 and cut just the headings. Now I’m gonna put that project on hold and watch chapter 2.

[@tyroneshoelace4872]

The best presentation of pruning. I wish I could send a picture to you of my new Cascalote tree to have you direct on how this should be pruned/ trained to be healthiest.

[@kirbsmeister2]

This is great, I love that you're showing the longer term outcomes of the various cuts. My question is: is there any way to actually keep a tree's height under control, if topping them is undesirable?

[@TheSoonyGirl]

watching this again to refresh my memory, this course was so good, it helped me identify trees that had to be removed, and to tidy up the ones worth keeping. The NZ natives I have tend to start as shrubs and turn into trees, so I know how to keep them as shrubs for a hedge or shape as trees as needed. There are 4 “arborists” in my town, and 3 of them just top the trees.

[@kooale]

"There are 4 “arborists” in my town, and 3 of them just top the trees." I'm experiencing the same extreme disappointment in our small Wisconsin town, super frustrating how little tree cutters know, or care to know and communicate about trees & pruning & training practices. wtf eh?

[@anti-popfpv4638]

Cas if you are still listening this is amazing information. Its so hard to find this in depth information about trees. I'm a bonsai enthusiast and I know this is what everyone keeps to themselves. Thank you for sharing.

[@CesarA365]

Unfortunately she can't listen anymore. She passed away in 2017.

[@B30pt87]

Instant subscription! You are exactly what I wanted to find. Thank you!

[@MarkTrades__]

same - old youtube was just better haha

[@ashrafulhaque8759]

Very good video on pruning. Educational as well as enjoyable. Like the way you narrate.

[@AlejandraCandelaria]

This is really helpful, I was trying to find any information about trimming trees since I'd like to make my young quercus fusiformis a little bit bushier, I thought it was as easy as an interior plant but oh god I'll need to watch all these episodes so I do it correctly

[@robertogomez8036]

Thank you guys for sharing us these videos cell phone is my learning weapon cause in the back days we hadn't the opportunity to learn at least going to school all these videos are really helpful for people like me who are enrolled in the tree work thanks again and got bless you guys Roberto Gomez.

[@michaelfallon2280]

A great insight into pruning a tree correctly. Thank you.

[@jamiefoster1998]

Your narration is very informative, witty, and fun to listen to...❤️

[@billrobbins5874]

Guilty of quite a few of these mistakes. 😳🙄🤔

[@migueldeniz3168]

This was very informative. Are there techniques to "fix" a tree that has already been topped?

[@xavierc8383]

Amazing video! Thanks I learned a lot! I have two cedars that grew out of proportion, and was thinking of topping them… I definitely will not. But is there another solution to limit their size without damaging them? They have been planted under an amazing looking willow and start to grow through it…

[@pf4773]

I can't say thanks enough for this so helpful pruning guide!

[@pauled99]

Ok. This was both highly informative and authoritative. But it was also nicely spiced with clever humour. Very enjoyable. Thanks.

[@TheSoonyGirl]

This is really helpful, thank you for making this.

[@caylablue9]

Thank you ! I learned so much from this video.

[@lauralucy1]

Ok...phew...am I glad I jus5 watched that! Now... part 2! 👍🏻☘️

[@blueoakats]

I'll bet the people who click the thumbs down are the same guys topping trees

[@RobertBee-fs8hv]

You are so smart

[@Melody-en6xn]

What an awesome resource! Than you for sharing this!

[@tinainnca]

Very well illustrated and explain, thank you

[@ImZyker]

cant believe this was free, thank you

[@mangostien8646]

Lmaooo so agressive I love this sm

[@bjshinnim]

I didn't know this, last year had two trees topped in back yard, because when I moved because it was very closed to house and already covering roof. Now I see 'water sprouts' what should I do?

[@HeavenlyLights]

If you don’t top trees what do you do? Completely take the tree out?

[@colourconscious]

very interesting and helpful. thank you from england

[@SUNshine_9]

Thank you! Informative and well done!

[@emilymarie9796]

I love this! Thank you

[@kenmcf]

I have two giant Walnuts that was done to...the tree trimmer explained...is there any way to repair the damage or look?

[@renekuipers9594]

Excellent video series

[@Tribute2Mike]

Thank you for all this wonderful info. I need some advice on Camphor trees. We bought a foreclosed home with numerous mature camphor trees. They are (were) stunning. We can't afford an arborist or tree service and need to tackle this on our own. Any info is GREATLY appreciated. I don't want these gorgeous guys to die and I'm certain they have "issues". And it's difficult for me to figure this out being a camphor looks deciduous (and ours sheds leaves in abundance all year) but is from what I understand, an evergreen?? I admit I am very confused!

[@DelmyTreeCutter]

May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you I believe you tree might have verticillium. Only prune it during winter to control the size. Be careful when climbing it. If you are in San Diego, I am affordable in tree service

[@itzOLE3]

Such excellent info!

[@pokemonmolapokemon]

my city is full of topped trees, i think the city likes them because it fills with greens

[@bidorcheng]

Best information on pruning I can find

[@edentulate1]

Some good pruning knowledge .... But also some disrespectful name calling. Pollard and espalier are beautiful art forms.... But then again, maybe Ither artists like Leonardo and Michelangelo were also just rich guys with too much time on their hands.

[@bigdarbs19]

So am I correct that there is no way to top a tree?

[@mrcompisawesome]

I've seen these mistakes through the city. It's interesting that a mere KZbin video could help someone so much who proclaims to do this as a business, yet makes these mistakes

[@nthesinningfish1938]

You say that any pruning that achieves the desire of the pruner is good pruning but that heading is bad, what if I want the tree to grow long straight logs but can't coppice because of animals in the area? Another name for the "water sprouts" is pollards, and pollarding was a process used throughout ancient Europe starting in the bronze age. So are the heading cuts still a bad cut even if it does achieve the look and function I want from a tree?

[@kolankprof]

Could you please enable the SAVE feature on this video, so I can save it to my pruning library. Thanks!

[@Hypercube9]

Okay, but what if you have 3 ugly trees that you were going to tear out anyway because they don't have ENOUGH branches (or any really) at low levels? The trees (3) all grow straight up, split into three or so more trunks which all continue to grow straight up with zero branches on them and get over 50 feet easily before they even begin to have leaves on them? I live on the low side of a hill, my neighbors house is completely above mine, and it (the house) blocks much of the sun in the afternoon. The trees are now getting sun in the mornings, due to two other large trees that have now been removed. One was a dangerous leaner with 2 trunks rubbing together allowing carpenter ants to find a home. The other collapsed under it's own weight and the power company removed it. Should I remove all three trees and plant evergreens or some privacy screen trees? Or continue to wait for lower branches to suddenly start growing? Or should I maybe lop off a single trunk (1/3rd of the tree) or more in hopes that it starts growing again only with some side branches this time? I've had neighbors who have cut down a tree trunk above the fence line only to have these waterspouts grow back in their place. And honestly, a thick full group of these waterspouts would be a really good privacy screen! I just WANT some low branches! How do I get them? Is there a way to notch a tree to make branches form?

[@MonarchGuy974]

Thanks for the video! I have a hedge with a few bushes that are very thin. Should I do a Selective Heading Cut?

[@plantamnesty]

It is pretty hard to give pruning advice remotely. Many factors are involved including what kind of plant your hedge is made of, what kind of lighting and water conditions are there. PlantAmnesty recommends consulting a professional in your area for specific concerns.

[@MonarchGuy974]

@@plantamnesty Japanese Privet. Drip irrigation every 3 days for 1 hour. Full sunlight. Thanks.

[@plantamnesty]

@@MonarchGuy974 Japanese Privet does respond well to hard pruning. A few heading cuts made in Feb. or March should create new branching by early summer.

[@MonarchGuy974]

@@plantamnesty Thanks a lot!

[@mopreea]

Great advice - but what about topiary!?

[@plantamnesty]

Topiary is a special category of pruning and can be done on selected genus and species. Join PlantAmnesty to gain access to our extensive pruning library in which topiary is covered.

[@MrMisaKulicka]

Excellent, thank you

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

LOL ... So far I've not killed any trees.... My method is as follows. If I have to duck when mowing the grass it's a candidate for removal. Also prune trees such that there are no saddles lower than 5 - 7 feet. I want the tree to look like a tree not a bush.

[@marosrokyta8292]

what is difference between "bad" topping and pollarding?

[@plantamnesty]

Hi Maros Rokyta, That is a good question. We recommend taking our online class Art or Atrocity to learn more about this interesting topic. Watch our website for the next offering of this class.

[@MattJonesYT]

I suppose the hydra effect might actually be useful for making tree sculptures like having a tree in the shape of mickey mouse.

[@marthaaguero4968]

I have a 2 year cherry tree, it had aphids, and I take it off the new growing leaves at the end, because it there was the concentration of aphids, and now it seems it's dying, and curling the now end leaves and turn into red. It is dying, what can I do?

[@EricJones-g1y]

I don’t know about this. My bonsai teacher taught me quite a bit different

[@Outabreath]

Long shot but what chapter do you mention eucalyptus trees in. Watched these a while ago a sure it was mentioned in one of these?

[@DucPham-ok5ko]

I"m living in MN (zone 4 B). I got some Asian pear trees. I watched a lot of clips about pruning. I'm confusing about that. What's different between summer pruning and winter pruning? which one for more fruit and which one for shape

[@plantamnesty]

Hi Duc, apologies for missing your question. I suggest joining PlantAmnesty and taking one of our online courses where such information is covered in depth.

[@LoveIN1230]

Such a good lesson!

[@benniebarrow348]

Incorrect.......the grantor of your money is the American taxpayer. Great video. Very informative .

[@LegibleW-vy7uq]

The simple principle I gathered is what cut ends a shoot and the cuts that propagate.

[@Billster1955]

Thank you.

[@marthajf73]

There are many murdered trees in the small city where I live. Some have been so cut back that I call them broccoli trees.

[@SDM3791]

Cities- even in the wealthiest areas- all over southern California have their landscapers top trees along the street. I'm not much of an arborist but always thought it looked absolutely terrible and traumatizing to the tree.

[@peaceglory5973]

I'm thinking the world is full of unqualified tree trimmers. I'm in Central California, we have/had a tree in the back yard, not sure what kind it is. I use past tense because it's now a bush. It used to be nice & tall with dark green leaves that gave great shade. We asked the landscaper to trim it, he HACKED IT DOWN to about 8 feet. This was about 2 years ago. It's now full of "water sprouts" and is very bushy. This morning I tried to prune it myself so that it would grow tall again. It looks ugly 😔 I don't know if it'll ever get to be a nice beautiful tree again.

[@theronwinsby]

I will be coming out videos of actual trees that have been topped and growing back over 12 months. time laps - check us out!

[@NatureShy]

Don't do that! It is bad for the tree, makes it ugly, and causes weaknesses. Watch ArboristBlairGlenn for more information why it is a terrible idea to top trees.

[@jackwilson1650]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@carlosmata499]

My name is carlos I was watching the video on how to pruning trees and everything you say shouldn't be done it was done and can see wood root every where so what can I do to save my trees or is this the end of my trees please help

[@RomeliaGomez-Calmell7934]

Tiene usted nombre de actor. Buena suerte con sus árboles.

[@theronwinsby]

good job

[@angelflora8311]

Thanks a lot 🫶

[@c.rob2323]

Thank you!

[@brycecrunkilton9577]

forest tree species grown in open urban settings do require pruning for their benefit, contrary to your assertion that pruning is for human's benefit...That being said I love your message for trees, but I don't care enough for all shrubs to not shear them

[@redd3786]

i need these videos for a college assignment and you didn't even mention Lion's tailing, Over-thinning, or Over-skirting? pls i'm just trying to get a distinction :(

[@Stepski23]

I know! I looked here there and everywhere for the other mal practices but they weren't mentioned!

[@redd3786]

@@Stepski23 yeah but u dont deserve a distinction 🤗

[@Stepski23]

@@redd3786 You don't deserve rights

[@redd3786]

@@Stepski23 shit u right 😔✌️

[@Stepski23]

@@redd3786 Rip @ you

[@multicolor08]

I should have watched this video to get knowledge before I topped them off. I am in a big trouble. My trees gave fruits last years. Now they won’t give me fruits next year. I have to wait 3 years to grow out and not sure they will yield fruits.😢

[@pamelah6431]

Removal cuts are only "nicer and kinder" than reduction if the limb isn't huge.

[@SuperDouginator]

Reduction will always produce an uncontrollable array of water sprouts no matter how large the limb is

[@TheRaisin444]

Finally!

[@tasnimkausar9564]

Please make this video in hindi language

[@pnwtechie9146]

Would be far more useful to show actual tree branches

[@sheilasnelson3462]

how much money does it take to make a slideshow?

[@PeaceOfMake]

How much money do you think research and education cost?

[@YSLRD]

@@PeaceOfMake Bad answer. A needed slideshow requires qualifications. It cannot cover all education/experience. Would a carpenter expect you to pay for all his training? You pay for materials and time with an increase in rate for expertise. If this cost over $300, someone was cheated.

[@PeaceOfMake]

@@YSLRD After elementary school, it takes 3 years to become a carpenter. To get a Master's degree it takes 9. What is your point?

[@7magicful]

I would say its a bit turning the topic upside down. I mean it is not a batd thing to shape your trees, the worse is if you do not do it every next time when it is needed to do. When you tidy up your hedges and trees frequently nothing from showed here will happen as growing three heads form one that you cut last year or doglegs or any conifer top hats. I mean come on. I was looking here for the correct pruning lesson not that what it looks like when you forget to take care of the trees.

[@ruhtra5602]

2:36 😂😂😂

[@reforest4fertility]

Plant amnesty now!

[@4seasonstreeservice]

🖒🖒🖒🖒

[@treemands]

Wow a whole pruning instructional video chapter one with no mention of Natural Target Pruning vs flush cuts and causing sprouting and die back or not. Glaring omission. Also no mention of the history of pruning and topping as utility line clearance pruning being taken by the practitioner from the utility to the residential pruning...for profit. Ugh.

[@nc3826]

mostly relearned, woman love to bitch... but thx for the 1 minute of useful info about where to make the cut... that confirmed, what we all should have known intuitively.... let's hope the next chapters are more fruitful????

[@johnsmithh5023]

info = good, tone = very condescending

[@Anonymously4051]

Why do the KZbinrs think it’s necessary to give a lengthy introduction…it’s not necessary and it’s repetitive. Losing audience with in first minute and a half. Just get into the content!

[@jh.-.]

I was amazed this actually had sponsors. Terrible video. Even if I could have gotten past the boring graphics the vocals were horrid.

[@dns_error]

I found it extremely helpful and useful. Super thankful for this informative video. I'd highly recommend to not discourage people's attempts.

[@lonewolftech]

Exactly, I knew what part of the country she was from without her ever mentioning pacific northwest. This is a Karen speaking.