Oregon State University Extension Service

Pruning with the pros

This video series covers a variety of pruning challenges associated with older trees and mature landscapes. Pruning of mature trees that have not seen ideal care in the past can present unique challenges. In these clips, tree care pros with decades of experience will guide the viewer through the decision-making process—and solutions—to pruning larger, established trees.

Pruning with the Pros - Introduction (in English)

In an ideal world, trees have been well pruned since planting, and only occasional maintenance pruning is needed. In reality, we often inherit mature trees in need of corrective pruning in order to serve their best function ...

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Pruning with the Pros - Tools of the Trade (in English)

A selection of tools that are needed for proper tree pruning in the landscape. With Oregon State University Extension’s Nicole Sanchez and certified arborists John Bellon and Tom Ford.

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Pruning with the Pros - Is this tree worth saving? (in English)

What a “volunteer” tree is in a landscape, its merits, and how it can be salvaged for a more attractive profile. With Oregon State University Extension’s Nicole Sanchez and certified arborists John Bellon and Tom Ford.

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Pruning with the Pros - Collars and Ridges (in English)

Identifying collars and ridge tissue in woody plants can help us determine the best places to make pruning cuts.

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Pruning with the Pros - Thinning a canopy (in English)

Getting sunlight into the canopy of a tree can help provide good light penetration and air circulation, assist ripening in fruit trees, and is pleasing to look at. Join our pruning pros for a demonstration on thinning the canopy of a mature crabapple tree.

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Pruning with the Pros - Removing a Wayward Branch (in English)

How to remove a wayward branch that doesn't contribute to the structure and aesthetic of a tree. With Oregon State University Extension’s Nicole Sanchez and certified arborists John Bellon and Tom Ford.

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Pruning with the Pros - Removing a Double Trunk (in English)

The best practice for removing a “double trunk” from a young landscape tree.

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Pruning with the Pros - Thinning the Canopy of a Crab Apple Tree (in English)

So in this segment, we're going to demonstrate thinning the canopy on a crabapple tree. Now, the crabapple tree has a form that it really adapts to, and this is what it likes to do. However, there are some things that ...

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Pruning with the Pros - Raising the Canopy of a Conifer (in English)

How to raise the canopy of a mature conifer for access and aesthetics. With Oregon State University Extension’s Nicole Sanchez and certified arborists John Bellon and Tom Ford.

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Pruning with the Pros - Thundercloud Plum (in English)

A demonstration of pruning activities on a mature plum tree in the landscape. With Oregon State University Extension’s Nicole Sanchez and certified arborists John Bellon and Tom Ford.

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Pruning with the Pros - When to get professional help (in English)

Some tree pruning issues that require professional help, and a demonstration of how a professional assesses a tree’s structure.

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The “Pruning with the Pros” series addresses pruning issues associated with older, mature trees.

For more information on basic pruning principles:

Feb 2022
Autor
Nicole Sanchez
Nicole Sanchez
Horticulture
Three people examining a pine branch
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