Improper Pruning and the Tearing of Bark
Curtis E. Swift, Ph.D.
Area Extension Agent (Horticulture)
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
Tri River Area
Limbs one inch or more in diameter should be removed with three cuts to prevent
the damage shown above. Such damage creates excellent avenues for insects and
the various wood rotting organisms to invade the tree causing its continued
decline.
Drawing from How
To Prune Trees, Private
Forestry publicaton NA-FR-01-95
to the Pruning Home Page
Comments should be addressed to Dr.
Curtis E. Swift, Area Extension Agent, Horticulture
Colorado State Cooperative Extension
2775 US Hwy 50, Grand Junction, CO. 81503
voice: 970-244-1834
fax: 970-244-1700
