The pacific northwest is known for rain but the monsoons of the Phoenix AZ desert are far harder on trees. The monsoons produce much more rain and wind damage per storm. The winds can easily be gale force and damage trees frequently in the monsoon season. These storms are often called micro-bursts and they leave a trail of branches and fallen trees regularly. Try driving around the Phoenix metro after one of these storms. Fallen trees and limbs will be everywhere the storm was. These storms can easily cause trees to fall over and sustain damage that will later kill the tree. Much of this can be avoided by using proper tree care methods and choosing the right tree service company.

How To Trim Desert Trees

It is best to use a professional tree removal and tree trimming company for the best results. Doing a good job trimming trees is more than just cutting branches. The way the branches and trunks naturally grow make a big difference on how best to trim the tree. Sometimes certain branches should not be trimmed as they may kill the tree if done improperly. On the other hand some branches should definitely be removed before they are broken in a fierce windstorm in the monsoon seasons. Murphey’s law will most likely come true because the branch tht breaks and falls will likely be the one over your favorite car or patio furniture.

Be sure to cut the bark between the tree and the cut when removing branches. Sometimes the branch will fall and strip the bark off the tree as the branch falls. Most of the time this does not cause the tree to die but it surely looks bad and opens the tree up to more chance of desiease and trauma. Take the extra few seconds to slice the bark so this won’t happe. You and the tree will be happy you did.