Tree pruning services in Chicoutimi

Tree pruning services in Chicoutimi

For tree pruning services in Jonquière, Chicoutimi, and throughout the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, contact the professional arborists at Arboriculture du Fjord. Our certified technicians perform tree pruning in residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal settings.

Tree pruning involves cutting small branches that grow at the base of the tree or along its trunk. It is also used to reduce the height of a tree and narrow its sides so they remain proportional to the desired height. The arborist trims the lateral branches (or those of a shrub) and sometimes the top to support foliage growth while strengthening the trunk.

Tree trimming and tree pruning are often confused, but they are two different and complementary techniques. Trees commonly pruned include residential cedar hedges, hedge shrubs, and fruit trees (crabapple, apple, plum, etc.). Pruned trees tend to develop a fuller, rounder shape and can also be shaped to prevent blocking sunlight.

It is important to remember that the more the top of a tree is reduced (topping), the more it is damaged. This practice also stimulates regrowth and will require additional tree trimming work in the following years.

Tree pruning can also be used to remove dead or damaged branches or to clear branches from structures. In urban areas, this service is essential for public safety and must be performed by trained arborists.

It is very important to have your tree pruning work carried out by certified professionals. The tree will experience some stress from pruning and must be trimmed properly. An arborist will use the necessary equipment to minimize injury and promote healthy regrowth.