Winter can be a stressful time for your trees, but ArborScape is here to help! Whether you’re concerned about droughts, sunscald, or snow weighing down tree limbs, our Denver arborists are experienced in providing you with Denver’s best winter tree care services.
Keeping your trees healthy is an ongoing process, especially here in Denver. With a dry, arid climate, only the hardiest trees make it. But that’s where ArborScape comes in. With timely, seasonal treatments, we can help maintain your tree’s health all year long.
Winter Tree Care Services
While it may not feel like it quite yet, winter is coming, and it’s important to know how our winter tree care services can aid your tree during its dormant season.
We help prep your trees with a fall deep root stimulator. We usually finish these up in November before the ground gets too cold, but it’s never too late to get an estimate from one of our arborists to see if this treatment is a good fit for your tree.
Another winter tree care service we offer is our winter pruning. While there are some trees that can only be trimmed in the winter, many trees can be trimmed no matter the season.
Why Should I Prune My Trees?
Regularly pruning your trees can keep them safe throughout the seasons. While it can help with aesthetics, pruning also helps ensure proper growth and can enhance the overall health of your trees and landscape.
Regular pruning can also help prevent damage to property as dead or decaying limbs are removed before they pose a hazard.
Can I Prune My Trees in Winter?
A common question we’ve heard is, can trees be pruned in winter? The answer is yes! Nearly all trees can be pruned in winter. In fact, in some ways it’s the best time for pruning as it can encourage healthy new growth.
Some might think it’s tricky to see which limbs need to be pruned, but trees leave behind leafbud scars after the leaves fall so our tree techs can see which branch is dying or in decay. In fact, maples are the easiest to recognize because their leafbud scars are red.
While some trees can only be pruned in winter to prevent the spread of fireblight, our team of tree professionals can manage pruning throughout the seasons. The only time winter pruning can be a downside is when we get snow and need to be rescheduled.
We do our best to keep everyone safe on these projects, so we will reschedule if it’s actively snowing or raining, if there’s too much snow for the equipment to run effectively, or if there’s too much ice for us to complete the project safely.
Regardless, we work hard to ensure the completion of your project so you can receive the very best of our winter tree care services.
Tips for Winter Droughts
Let’s face it, we haven’t gotten much snow yet this season, and it. Is. Dry. Not only that, but since we’re so high in altitude, the snow we do get tends to evaporate more quickly than it can be absorbed.
And water is a necessity for healthy trees. Luckily, we offer three rounds of winter watering in the winter; one for each month of the season.
Another option to protect your trees from drought is proper mulching. Placing mulch around the base of the tree can help retain moisture and provide nutrients to the surrounding soil. Call us if you’re looking for a mulch delivery!
Another helpful tip for protecting your trees during winter is to wrap them. This is more important for younger trees with a thin layer of bark that can’t properly protect the tree from the sun. We also recommend doing this if your tree has any wounds.
ArborScape has been providing winter tree care services throughout Denver for nearly thirty years; we know the area well and have adapted as the city has expanded. You can trust us to care for your trees.
Call us today at (303) 806-8733 or contact us below to get a free estimate to reap the benefits of ArborScape’s winter tree care services.
