A DANGEROUS TRIMMING TREND THAT’S WEAKENING HEALTHY TREES

All across the country, a commonly misapplied tree pruning method is quietly reducing long-term canopy vitality. This technique, called Lions Tail Pruning, involves clearing out inner branches and leaving only small tufts of green at the outer ends of each branch. While this approach may appear orderly to an untrained eye, arborists warn that itâ€