Fun Facts About Tree Trimming

There is nothing more fun than facts about tree trimming! Here are some things you might not know:

1. Trees Communicate After a Trim - They release chemicals called "volatile organic compounds" that alert nearby trees of potential danger.

2. Trimming Can Boost Fruit Production - When you properly prune your fruit trees, you increase the air flow and sun exposure. This can lead to healthier fruit and more bountiful harvests.

3. Trees Can Be Art - Have you ever seen those beautiful sculpted trees that are shaped into a spiral or decorative archway? That is the art of topiary!

4. Some Trees Bleed When Trimmed - Not real blood of course, but some trees will leak sap after pruning (ex. maples and birches).

5. Birds Love Trimmed Trees - A healthy trimmed tree is more likely to attract birds than those that are left untouched.

6. Self-Pruning Trees - Did you know that some trees prune themselves. Certain species like eucalyptus naturally shed their lower limbs to survive in their hot, dry climate.

   

We hoped you learned something new about trees!