Trees can enhance the appeal of your business’s property, but you must properly maintain them to ensure they look their best and keep everyone on the premises safe. Additionally, regularly pruning them can prevent property damage, such as a limb falling on a vehicle during a storm.
General Recommendations
As you decide how often to reach out for tree care, consider the age of the trees. Young trees — those under 10 years old — typically need pruning yearly to maintain their shape and encourage healthy growth. However, one that is older that requires pruning every two to three years.
If you have a tree with signs of disease, a pest infestation, or deterioration, it may require more frequent care until the problem is under control.
The Variety of Trees Makes a Difference
Some trees require more frequent care than others. For example, fruit trees typically need yearly professional grooming because the weight of their fruit can break or weaken branches. Ungroomed offshoots can also become too thin to support the harvest.
Certain types of trees grow faster and require more frequent grooming than average, such as:
- Willows
- Silver maples
- Poplars
- Cottonwoods
- Sweetgums
On the other hand, some trees grow more slowly and require less frequent maintenance. Examples include:
- Oaks
- Dogwoods
- Redbuds
- Sugar maples
- Hickories
Previous Pruning History
When you’re determining how often you need to invest in professional arbor services, consider how well the previous owner maintained the trees. Poorly groomed trees will require more routine care initially until they’re growing healthily.
Weather
In some years, you may need to opt for more frequent pruning than in others based on the weather. For example, some winters in the area can be brutal, but that’s not typical. In January 2025, our city saw 12.7 inches from one storm, which could’ve easily damaged trees that are used to having only around an inch of snow at a time. This was when scheduling an additional pruning to address damage could’ve been necessary.
Our area is also no stranger to thunderstorms. Therefore, during years with heavy storm activity, you’ll want to spend more on your tree care to address problems as needed.
You should select a routine maintenance schedule for your trees based on their age, health, previous maintenance, and type. Though the tips above are general recommendations, a tree specialist can determine a schedule that is ideal for your business’s trees during the initial consultation.
Contact Cordwin Tree Service for commercial tree services, including routine pruning and treating tree issues, in Ocala, FL.
