Tree & Shrub Trimming Services
Every plant tells a story through its growth. Some whisper elegantly. Others scream for attention. A few mumble incoherently. We're here to help yours find their voice.
Why Your Trees and Shrubs Need Professional Trimming
Plants grow with enthusiasm but zero planning skills. That's where Whelans comes sin.
Professional trimming isn't about making everything look like a golf course. It's about understanding each plant's natural growth pattern and working with it, not against it. That leads to healthier plants, better flowering, improved structure, and happier neighborhoods.
Our Tree & Shrub Trimming Expertise
Ornamental Tree Pruning
Flowering trees like Crabapple, Redbud, and Bradford Pear need specific timing to maintain their blooms. Prune too late and you'll cut off next year's flowers. Prune too early and you'll expose tender cuts to winter damage. We know exactly when each species should be trimmed for maximum health and beauty.
Shade Tree Maintenance
Large shade trees require different techniques than ornamentals. Crown thinning, deadwood removal, and structural pruning help mature Oaks, Maples, and Lindens develop strong branch architecture while maintaining their natural canopy shape. Proper pruning now prevents storm damage later.
Flowering Shrub Renewal
That Lilac hasn't bloomed properly in three years? Those Forsythia look more like green blobs than graceful shrubs? Renewal pruning brings overgrown flowering shrubs back to productive, attractive specimens. Different shrubs bloom on old wood versus new wood, and we know which is which.
Evergreen Shaping & Maintenance
Pines, Spruces, and Junipers require specialized pruning techniques. Improper cuts on evergreens don't heal the same way deciduous plants do. Our team understands how to shape evergreens while maintaining their natural growth patterns and avoiding permanent damage.
Foundation Shrub Management
Those Burning Bush and Barberry shrubs that seemed so small at planting time have now consumed your front windows. We can restore proper scale through selective pruning or recommend replacement with better-sized alternatives that won't require constant battles.
Fruit Tree Pruning
Apple, Cherry, and Pear trees need annual pruning for healthy fruit production. Proper pruning improves air circulation, reduces disease pressure, and encourages fruiting spurs. We prune fruit trees during dormant season for optimal results.
Seasonal Pruning
Late Winter (February-March)
- Dormant season pruning for most shade trees
- Summer-flowering shrubs (Butterfly Bush, Rose of Sharon)
- Fruit trees before bud break
- Evergreen shaping before active growth
Spring (April-May)
- Spring-flowering shrubs immediately after bloom
- Dead-heading spent flowers on ornamental trees
Summer (June-August)
- Light corrective pruning on problem branches
- Sucker removal from base of trees
- Deadwood removal (visible when trees are in leaf)
Fall (September-November)
- Limited pruning to avoid stimulating new growth
- Emergency storm damage cleanup
- Final deadwood removal before winter
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