We trim trees and shrubs in the winter because:

  • It allows us to see the structure of the trees and shrubs more easily without all the leaves.

  • It is the only time we can trim American Elms and Oaks without the threat of spreading potentially fatal infectious diseases that attack these trees.

  • It is healthier for deciduous trees and shrubs to be cut back harder in the dormant season which can save you money on repeated spring and or summer trimming needs for the plants.

  • As certified arborists with over 40 years of experience we can tell what is alive or dead even in the winter.

Call us for an evaluation today:
847-634-7734
www.thearborsmiths.com

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How Do You Tell It Is Alive or Dead Without Leaves?
Mother Nature's Moment by Lesley Bruce Smith
How Do You Tell It Is Alive or Dead Without Leaves?
Mother Nature's Moment by Lesley Bruce Smith

Mother Nature’s Moment - November 2020
by: Lesley Bruce Smith, ISA Certified Arborist

This time of year the question of “How can we tell what is alive or dead?” is a frequent one. It is so second nature to us that we often forget to explain to you how we tell if a branch is alive or dead in the middle of the “dormant” season. Let’s start by talking about what we mean when we say: “dormant season”. In the ‘olden days’, our understanding of what deciduous trees were doing in the winter was intuitive but inaccurate. Trees that lose their leaves in the autumn, do slow down their processes in order to survive the long journey around the sun. However, to say that trees go dormant during the winter is a bit misleading.

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Mother Nature's Moment by Lesley Bruce Smith