Trimming of Princeton Gold Maple Tree - Ask Extension
I feel this beautiful tree needs to be thinned so the wind will go through it. My husband disagrees. I don’t want to lose this beautiful tree. What ...
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Trimming of Princeton Gold Maple Tree #872177
Asked June 08, 2024, 12:08 PM EDT
I feel this beautiful tree needs to be thinned so the wind will go through it. My husband disagrees. I don’t want to lose this beautiful tree. What are your thoughts on trimming?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Trees don't need to be thinned. Here are reasons to prune a tree:
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/pruning-trees-and-shrubs
Pruning so the wind goes through is not one of the reasons. However, if there are branches that are crossing and rubbing together, these should be pruned.
The best time to prune is late winter (end of March). A tree this size should be pruned by a professional. It is not a DIY project. You can find a certified arborist here:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/pruning-trees-and-shrubs
Pruning so the wind goes through is not one of the reasons. However, if there are branches that are crossing and rubbing together, these should be pruned.
The best time to prune is late winter (end of March). A tree this size should be pruned by a professional. It is not a DIY project. You can find a certified arborist here:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist
