Late May is the last good window to thin your tree canopy before the heavy summer storms roll through Frederick. Once we're deep into the growing season, canopy work becomes more disruptive to the tree. Getting it done now sets your trees up for a safer summer.
Canopy thinning isn't about cutting trees down or making them look sparse. Done correctly, it removes selective crossing branches, deadwood, and crowded growth to let wind pass through the canopy rather than pushing against it like a sail. A dense, unpruned canopy catches wind in ways that put enormous stress on the trunk and root system, which is how healthy-looking trees end up toppled in storms that their neighbors handle without a problem.
In Frederick, where we see strong convective storms and occasional derecho events in summer, a properly thinned canopy can be the difference between a tree that bends and a tree that breaks. Our climbers and rigging specialists handle selective thinning in a way that preserves the natural shape of the tree while meaningfully reducing wind resistance.
If a large tree is hanging over your roof, driveway, or power lines, that's the highest priority. Visit wattstreeexperts.com to request a free estimate before storm season gets serious. When's the last time a tree on your property gave you pause during a bad storm?
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