How to Prune Trees

Authors

Peter J. Bedker, UDSA
Joseph G. O’Brien, UDSA
Manfred M. Mielke, UDSA

Date of this Version

1995

Comments

published by USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry

Abstract

The objective of pruning is to produce strong, healthy, attractive plants. By understanding how, when and why to prune, and by following a few simple principles, this objective can be achieved.