FAQs

It's important to prune trees in cities because they grow differently than trees in forests. Forest trees try to reach the sunlight by growing upwards. The young trees don't expend much energy on lateral branching. The trees reach the canopy with a sturdy structure and evenly distributed weight.

As city trees don't fight for sunlight, they often branch out early. This phenomenon affects the safety and health of the tree. The branches are in danger of breaking during storms, and the weight is unevenly distributed to grow perpendicular to the tree's trunk. Many people choose to trim these large lateral branches around their home or playground because it places a lot of stress and tension on the tree.

Some tree companies prune city trees to have a single column with leaves just at the top - like the trees in the forest. This practice can lead to city trees losing their structural stability. A strong gust of wind could snap the tree. Our arborists will thin out the tree while maintaining its structure. This step will allow strong gusts of air to pass easily through the branches without causing any damage.

Along with pruning the tree, we'll get rid of any dead branches in the tree. Dead limbs increase the chances of a tree rotting. The areas where the dead limbs were cut will heal quickly under the care of an arborist.

Tree care is hazardous work, which involves sharp and dangerous equipment, heavy objects, unpredictable forces, and great heights. A quick distraction is all it takes to lose a limb or your life. It's unwise to use a ladder without safety equipment like harnesses or rigging. Arborists use special techniques to secure tree limbs from moving unexpectedly. They ensure their safety by being harnessed to a safe point in the tree. An experienced professional has the right equipment and knowledge on how to handle tree limbs hiding rot, insects, tension, overhanging wires, or other structures. Sidonian Tree Service employs experienced professionals who will provide exceptional tree care services using the safest means.

A lot of the smaller limbs and branches are chipped and dropped off at different nurseries or landscape companies. These chips are either crushed into mulch or converted to compost. The larger limbs and the trunks are mostly processed into firewood. People prefer using firewood during winter because it's a cost-effective and greener way to generate heat. Some trees that are removed contain good lumber. This wood is given a second life in the form of lumber that can be used for furniture. At Sidonian Tree Service, we would love to help you find the right tree for your yard.