Before and After Pruning of a Mesquite Tree
Living Tree Service Quoted in the Arizona Republic
One of Dan’s quotes is below:
‘If the tree has no green foliage, you pretty much need to remove any branch that’s smaller than half an inch to three quarters of an inch in diameter,’ Dan Stevens says. ‘When you’re done, you’re left with all larger-diameter branches. The tree has an open structure to fill in all new, healthy growth.’
Thanks to Brian Kissinger of the Arizona Republic for a great article!
http://www.azcentral.com/home/articles/20130220ficus-frost-damage-pruning.html
Caring for Frost-damaged Ficus Trees
With some very low temperatures in early January, this has been a tough year for Ficus trees. We recommend pruning out all dead limbs and foliage before the new growth occurs in late February to April.
