How to prune branches correctly so that the tree does not get sick

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Proper pruning of branches is the key to good crown formation, development and health of the tree. Mistakes can lead to the formation of rot or necrosis, which will need to be treated separately. To avoid such mistakes, you need to trim the branches correctly.

Expert advice

The most common mistakes are the following:

• large stumps that remain from the branches;
• cutting too much flush with the trunk.

If you are sawing off a branch, then pay attention to determining the correct angle for making the cut. The most important rule is that the pruning should be along the branch's drop line.

To determine this, you need to look at the seam on the bark along which the branch is attached to the trunk. This is the beginning from which the branch leans away from it. Draw a parallel line for the branch along it. The second line is drawn parallel not to the seam, but to the trunk. You will get an angle, which you multiply by two, that is, it will increase to the point where you need to cut the branch.

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