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How to Cut Tall Tree Limbs

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How to Cut Tall Tree Limbs

How to Cut Tall Tree Limbs. Pruning or trimming the limbs of a tree is sometimes necessary for the tree's health or for safety reasons. Careful thought must go into pruning any tree, as improper pruning can damage a tree and leave it susceptible to insects and disease. By following sound trimming procedures, however, you can safely trim your tall...

Pruning or trimming the limbs of a tree is sometimes necessary for the tree's health or for safety reasons. Careful thought must go into pruning any tree, as improper pruning can damage a tree and leave it susceptible to insects and disease. By following sound trimming procedures, however, you can safely trim your tall trees and keep them healthy.
Things You'll Need
Pole saw
Identify the branch you want to trim. Find the branch collar, the point at the bottom of the branch where branch joins the stem.
Make a shallow cut on the bottom of branch with a pole saw just outside the branch collar. Avoid cutting into the branch collar.
Make a second cut on the top of the branch, just outside the first cut. Cut all the way through the branch. This will leave a short stub.
Cut off the stub as close as you can to the branch collar without cutting the collar itself.

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