Residential Services
Dormant Season Tree Care Services:
You may have received a proposal from your KTS Certified Arborist, giving you the option of performing the proposed work during the winter months when trees are dormant. Dormancy refers to the time after the leaves have fallen in Autumn and before the new leaves emerge in the Spring. Dormant season services afford you the advantage of discounted costs. Discounted dormant season services available are:
- Pruning (Trimming) Note: We recommend pruning Oak and Elm trees only in the dormant season, unless an emergency situation arises.
- Removals
- Cable Bracing
The most frequently asked question when recommending Dormant Season pruning (trimming) is, "How can you tell if a limb is dead when there are no leaves on the tree?"
Answer: All trees form their buds for the following growing season in the summer months. These buds stay relatively green in the dormant season and dead buds will be dark brown to black in color in the winter months. Further live buds will be swollen from continuing development. Dead buds will have arrested in development and will appear smaller/stunted in size. To a trained, seasoned arborist, the difference is apparent.
We hope you will take advantage of our dormant season discount offer so not only will your trees reap the benefits of dormant pruning (trimming), but your budget will as well!
Phone:
630-293-5444
Monday - Friday 7 am - 4 pm
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