Tree Trimming
Tree Health
Trees are an important part of our environment. They shade our yards, act as
homes to all sorts of birds and animals and are a beautiful and valuable part
our surroundings. Tree pruning is necessary to "keep the lights on." At the
same time, we want to keep your trees healthy for years to come. By using
nationally recognized arboricultural pruning techniques, we can prune your
trees in ways to assure that they heal and continue to grow.
Proper arboricultural standards include:
• Removing, at most, 1/3 of a tree’s crown;
• Making sure all
limbs are trimmed back to a lateral branch at least 1/3 the diameter of the
removed limb;
• Using directional pruning to train the tree to grow away
from the power lines.
After pruning, company contractors remove vegetation debris within 10 business
days, except following a major storm. Tree Planting Before
you start planting, take a moment to think about where you are planting the
tree. Are there power lines around, either above or nearby? If so, use the
guide below or ask your local nursery how big your tree will grow. Sometimes
the tree you want may not be the right tree to plant. A Few
Recommended Trees
Small Trees (trees that can be planted near
power lines with minimal affect):
• Hawthorne
• Dogwood
•
Japanese Magnolia
• Yaupon
• Crepe Myrtle
• Fruit Trees
•
Mimosa
• Purpleleaf
• Plum
• Eastern Redbud
Medium Trees (trees that should be planted at least 35 feet from any
power line):
• Weeping Willow
• American Holly
•
Eastern Red Cedar
• Mullberries
• River Birch
•
Carolina Cherry-Laurel
• Cedar Elm
• Sassafras
Large Trees (trees that should be planted at least 50 feet from any
power line):
• Pines
• Bald Cypress
• Yellow Poplar
•
Pecan
• Sweetgum
• Southern Magnolia
• Oaks
•
Red Maple
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