Summer Pruning: Which Trees Benefit Most?

Summer is the perfect time to evaluate the health and shape of your trees. As the growing season is in full swing, summer pruning allows homeowners and property managers to improve tree structure, promote flowering and manage size. But not all trees respond equally to summer pruning. So, which trees benefit the most and how can you get the best results?

At Elite Trees, we understand the science and art behind effective pruning. Our expert arborists provide tailored advice and professional tree services in Suffolk to ensure your landscape thrives.

Trees That Benefit Most from Summer Pruning

1. Cherry Trees and Stone Fruits – Cherry, plum, apricot and other stone fruit trees are best pruned in the summer. Unlike winter pruning, which can encourage disease in these trees, summer pruning reduces the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. It also helps control their size and keeps their shape neat and tidy.
2. Magnolia Trees – Magnolias don’t tolerate heavy pruning well, so summer is the ideal time for light shaping and thinning. Crown thinning allows more light and air through the canopy, promoting healthy growth.
3. Maple Trees – While winter pruning can cause heavy sap bleeding in maples, summer pruning after full leaf-out helps avoid this issue. It’s an excellent time for crown reduction to manage overgrowth.
4. Birch and Walnut Trees – These trees are also prone to bleeding if pruned in winter. A carefully timed crown lifting in summer can help improve clearance beneath the canopy and promote better shape and safety.
5. Evergreen Shrubs and Trees – Although often overlooked, certain evergreens benefit from light pruning during summer to maintain form. This is especially helpful in grounds maintenance and keeping formal hedges in top condition.

Why Choose Elite Trees for Summer Pruning?

Our team of qualified arborists specialises in tree surveys to determine the health and structural needs of your trees. Based on this, we offer expert tree pruning, tree felling and tree pollarding when needed. Each treatment is tailored to the species and condition of your trees.

Whether you’re managing a residential garden or a large commercial site, Elite Trees provides safe and efficient services that also include:

• Emergency tree services
• Deadwooding
• Stump grinding and removal
• Vegetation clearing
• Fencing
• Arbor hire

We don’t just focus on aesthetics; we ensure your trees remain healthy and your property is safe all year round.

More Than Just Tree Pruning

At Elite Trees, we offer a comprehensive range of tree care and landscape management services. From complete tree felling and stump removal to specialist vegetation clearance, we have the tools and expertise to handle it all. Our arbor hire service is ideal for homeowners, councils and contractors needing additional support for small and large-scale work.

We’re also experts in fencing installation, perfect for securing your outdoor space.

For more information on any of our tree and garden services contact our team today.

Written by

Paul Thomas