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William Lombardo has priced and managed thousands of jobs. Efficiently handling projects over $100 thousand each to a single project of over $8 million, as well as thousands of small jobs of around $300 to $700. This means he knows how to do your job efficiently and creatively no matter its size.
He has acted as a tree consultant for the Cherokee County Department of Parks and Recreation on an as need basis. William gave a seminar to parks and recreation employees from the state of Georgia on the vital subjects of tree health care, management of pine beetle infestation, the benefits of mulching, tree removal safety issues and forest beautification.
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Read your comment re tree trimming on YouTube and would really appreciate any advice you would be so kind to share regarding trimming a Japanese Maple. I have one in my back yard that needs to be trimmed and would like to tackle the job. It really needs to be thinned out. Thank you for your help. (I do not live in the Atlanta region….I’m further east…NY).
Pat Cesario
Well I will tell you that the first thing that is required is to shift how you think about “trimming”. I would like to suggest that you don’t care about trimming the tree but rather are looking for a way to compliment the tree and allow it to present itself within the landscape that you have. That being said, you begin this process by looking for ways to reveal the leaves and the internal structure of the trees shape. This is should be done starting on the left or right side of the tree that is seen the least. I would do one section no more than 15% to 25% of the tree at first in order to get a feel for your ability, practice some new technical skills, and to give yourself time to step away and look at what you did. The ability to compliment your tree will allow it to gift you with a tranquil looking tree. Please call me for some very specific pruning steps and methods I type to slow to put it all here. My Cell number is 678-855-1723 I have provide a link. Click here to see before and after pictures. If anyone wants to set an appointment to meet with me click here.
What I need to know is when is the best time to prune a Japanese Maple. Our tree is is beautiful but it is growing into the other bushes. I just want to trim a few of the bottom branches. I have read different things on the times to do it. Some say Jan or Feb. Others say mid June. Thanks so much.
When it is cold is best time to trim a tree. But it really is fine anytime you are just mildly trimming. Mild trimming under 10% or so is fine anytime. I would do it during the evening or during a cooler time. Avoid super hot times or drought periods. If you have more questions call the office or email me at williamlombardo@treecrews.com
Hey, my concern is similar to Danette Mountcastle. Our japanese maples are medium sized, have delicate sized leaves and turn this beautiful maroon color. (I have seen larger variaties and these are smaller.) They are encroaching onto our sidewalk. A few years ago, I pruned one of them back and now I see these bare, dead trunk/limb portions which have not yet recouperated entirely…tho’ this yr. about 3 yrs. later I see new growth shooting straight up, not like the other limbs are…drooping downward (beautiful!). ‘Don’t remember what time of year I did it. I don’t want to repeat that error again, but need to know how and when to trim another one that is doing very well enough to keep it out of areas it is not welcomed. Time of year and how to do it is much appreciated!
The dead branches are all most for certain an error in the location of the cut made along the branch. If you call me at 678-855-1723 I will explain how to do it correctly or I can do it for you. When it is cooler is the best time to trim it but I don’t think that was your problem. There is a particular cell structure that need to be protected.