Tree Pruning

At Royal Tree Services all tree pruning is done to Australian standards AS 4373-2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees.

Pruning a tree is removing specific branches or stems to benefit the whole tree. Remove dead, damaged and diseased branches to help prevent insect & decay organisms from entering the tree. Thin a dense canopy on a tree to increase air and sunlight, resulting in fewer disease problems.

Why Prune a Tree?

Health

Remove suckers & water sprouts to eliminate weak wood and provide more food and water for the tree. Eliminate crossing branches to prevent damage caused by their rubbing against each other.

Weak or narrow crotches split apart as the tree grows older. Remove these crotches to eliminate breaking and tearing of wood.

Remove co-dominant leaders

Co-dominant leaders are 2 branches growing near the top of a tree that grow straight up and become equally dominant. Cutting one off allows the other branch to grow and become the dominant branch. This prevents the branches from splitting and tearing that is often a problem in heavy winds.

Safety

Correct tree pruning procedures create & maintain a strong tree structure, preventing safety hazards such as low growing branches and growth forms subject to storm damage near a sidewalk or driveway.

Maintain natural tree form

Often erratic or vigorous branches grow that change the growth habit of other branches, resulting in a misshaped tree. Early removal of these vigorous branches maintains a natural tree form.

Benefits of Tree Pruning/Trimming

  • Increase the amount of sunlight into the garden
  • Encourage new growth
  • Weight reduction to reduce chances of limb failure
  • Improve the overall appearance of the tree and the garden

If your still unsure if your tree needs to be pruned or removed we can provide helpful expert advice at no cost.

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Areas We Service

We are your local arborist experts for the northern suburbs of Melbourne.

  • Arthurs Creek
  • Attwood
  • Broadford
  • Broadmeadows
  • Brunswick
  • Bundoora
  • Campbellfield
  • Christmas Hills
  • Coburg
  • Coolaroo
  • Cottles Bridge
  • Craigieburn
  • Dallas
  • Diamond Creek
  • Doreen
  • Eden Park
  • Eltham
  • Epping
  • Fawkner
  • Gladstone Park
  • Glenroy
  • Gowanbrae
  • Greensborough
  • Greenvale
  • Hadfield
  • Heathcote Junction
  • Heidelberg
  • Heidelberg Heights
  • Heidelberg West
  • Humevale
  • Hurstbridge
  • Ivanhoe
  • Jacana
  • Kalkallo
  • Kangaroo Ground
  • Kilmore
  • Kingsbury
  • Kinglake
  • Lalor
  • Macleod
  • Meadow Heights
  • Mernda
  • Mickleham
  • Mill Park
  • Montmorency
  • Northcote
  • Nutfield
  • Oaklands Junction
  • Oak Park
  • Panton Hill
  • Pascoe Vale
  • Plenty
  • Preston
  • Research
  • Reservoir
  • Rosanna
  • Roxburgh Park
  • Smiths Gully
  • Somerton
  • South Morang
  • St Andrews
  • Strathewen
  • Thomastown
  • Thornbury
  • Tullamarine
  • Upper Plenty
  • Viewbank
  • Wandong
  • Watsonia
  • Watsons Creek
  • Wattle Glen
  • Westmeadows
  • Whittlesea
  • Wollert
  • Woodstock
  • Yallambie
  • Yan Yean
  • Yarrambat
  • Yuroke
  • Reservoir
  • Rosanna
  • Roxburgh Park
  • Smiths Gully
  • Somerton
  • South Morang
  • St Andrews
  • Strathewen
  • Thomastown
  • Thornbury
  • Tullamarine
  • Upper Plenty
  • Viewbank
  • Wandong
  • Watsonia
  • Watsons Creek
  • Wattle Glen
  • Westmeadows
  • Whittlesea
  • Wollert
  • Woodstock
  • Yallambie
  • Yan Yean
  • Yarrambat
  • Yuroke

FAQ's

Pruning your trees offers numerous benefits, including improved health by removing dead, damaged, and diseased branches, increased air and sunlight penetration to reduce disease, enhanced safety by eliminating weak or hazardous growth, and the maintenance of a natural and aesthetically pleasing tree form.
At Royal Tree Services, all our tree pruning is carried out to the Australian Standard AS 4373-2007 "Pruning of Amenity Trees". This ensures that the work is done correctly and promotes the long-term health and structure of your trees.
Royal Tree Services primarily operates in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. While we cover a wide area, some of the suburbs we frequently work in include Preston, Reservoir, Northcote, Thornbury, Coburg, Brunswick, Bundoora, Greensborough, Heidelberg, and more!. If your suburb isn't listed, please don't hesitate to contact us to see if we can assist you.
Pruning helps to remove weak wood like suckers and water sprouts, allowing the tree to direct more energy to healthy growth. It also eliminates crossing branches that can cause damage and opens up the canopy to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
Co-dominant leaders are two main branches growing close together at the top of a tree that compete for dominance. Pruning one of them encourages the other to become the strong, central leader, preventing the risk of the tree splitting, especially in strong winds.
Yes, correct tree pruning helps to create and maintain a strong tree structure, reducing safety hazards such as low-hanging branches obstructing walkways or driveways, and eliminating growth patterns that are prone to storm damage.
Our pruning techniques aim to maintain the natural form of your tree. We selectively remove vigorous or erratic branches that might distort the tree's shape, ensuring it remains healthy and visually appealing.
By choosing Royal Tree Services, you benefit from the expertise of a Cert 3 Qualified Arborist who operates a local family business in Melbourne's northern suburbs. We provide a reliable and safe service, adhering to Australian standards, which can lead to increased sunlight in your garden, encourage new growth, reduce the risk of limb failure, and improve the overall appearance of your trees.
If you notice dead, damaged, or diseased branches, a very dense canopy, crossing branches, or vigorous, misshapen growth, your tree could likely benefit from pruning. If you're unsure, Royal Tree Services offers helpful expert advice at no cost.
Yes, Royal Tree Services provides tree pruning services to both residential and commercial clients in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
A qualified arborist, like Wes Moore of Royal Tree Services, has the knowledge and training to prune trees correctly and safely. This ensures the health and longevity of your trees and minimises the risk of damage to your property or injury.
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