Tree Pruning: A Worldwide Photo Guide

by Alex L. Shigo

The aim of this guide is to present results of scientific research on pruning in a way that can be understood easily by all people who care about trees. In this guide I discuss pruning for the desires of man, but also for the health of the trees and their associates. I have tried to make this guide easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to put into practice. I hope you find it that way. I emphasize that this is a guide and not a rule book full of absolutes. Themes are presented . There will always be variations on the themes. And finally, please use great care and caution when pruning. Because information is given does not mean that laymen should attempt all pruning operations.

186 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Lauren Csaki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting little volume. It’s not a comprehensive book on pruning like the one I just finished by Gilman. It mainly focuses on how and why to make your pruning cut right above the branch collar. Lots of great photos of trees, wounds, proper cuts, lots of cross sections through a trunk/branch to show you what’s going on inside. Not a lot of text, just an ardent and thorough plea to please make proper cuts right above the branch collar! There is some assorted text at the end, some excerpts from other tree experts the author admires. It’s a great companion to a more thorough pruning text like Gilman.

[Will G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pictures and haikus about tree surgery.