Tree & Hedge Trimming

We Trim Trees & Large, Tall Hedges

Tree & Hedge Trimming
Serving Loudon County and Knox County, Tennessee

Enhance the beauty and safety of your property with our professional tree and hedge trimming services. Specializing in trimming large trees and very large hedges, we ensure every cut is made with precision and care. Whether it's selectively removing branches that are too close to your home or building, thinning out dense canopies to promote healthy growth, or safely shaping those towering hedges that are beyond the reach of a ladder, our skilled team has you covered. Utilizing our bucket truck for safety and efficiency, we're equipped to handle even the most challenging trimming tasks, ensuring your greenery not only looks its best but is also maintained in the healthiest condition possible.

White’s Tree Service is a landscaping contractor based out of Lenoir City, Tennessee and serving Loudon County and Knox County. We specialize in the care and maintenance of trees, and large hedges. We provide both trimming and pruning services for residential and commercial properties. Whether you have a large privacy hedge bordering the front or sides of your property or several trees throughout your property, we can nicely shape, trim, or prune them for a neat appearance and to encourage healthy growth.

Trimming and Pruning - What's The Difference?

Trimming and pruning are essential tree and hedge care practices, each with its specific purpose and benefits. While both involve cutting branches and foliage, they serve different goals and are used in various situations.

Trimming is primarily focused on maintaining or enhancing the aesthetic appearance of trees and hedges. It involves the removal of overgrown branches and leaves to shape the plant, promote a dense and uniform growth pattern, and maintain the desired size and form. Trimming is often applied to:

Large Privacy Hedges: Regular trimming keeps these hedges dense and uniform, ensuring they provide maximum privacy and aesthetic appeal.
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs: Trimming shapes these plants into specific forms or maintains their designed appearance, contributing to the overall landscaping design.

Pruning, on the other hand, is aimed at the health and structural integrity of the tree. It involves selectively removing branches to improve the tree's health, encourage growth, and reduce the risk of falling branches. Pruning is crucial for:

Trees Encroaching on Buildings, Homes, or Views: Removing branches that are too close to structures can prevent damage and maintain clear sightlines, ensuring safety and preserving views.
Removing Dead or Diseased Branches: Pruning helps to prevent the spread of disease and pests by removing affected branches, thereby protecting the tree's overall health.
Promoting Fruit Production: In fruit trees, pruning can enhance fruit quality and yield by ensuring that resources are not wasted on excessive or unproductive growth.

While trimming is generally performed on a more regular schedule to maintain shape and appearance, pruning is often done less frequently, based on the tree's growth cycle and health needs. Both practices, however, are vital for the longevity, beauty, and safety of your property.

If you’d like to get an estimate to trim trees or hedges please give us a call (423) 519-7484 or fill out our online contact form and we’ll get back to you right away.

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Trimming Services We Offer

Canopy Raising: Removing lower branches to increase the clearance under the tree's canopy. This service is often requested for trees like oaks (Quercus spp.) and maples (Acer spp.) to enhance access and visibility beneath the tree, especially in urban or landscaped areas.

Canopy Thinning: Selectively removing branches to improve light penetration and air circulation throughout the canopy. This service benefits species such as the Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) and the American beech (Fagus grandifolia), promoting healthier growth and reducing disease risk.

Deadwooding: Removing dead, dying, or diseased branches to improve tree health and safety. This is crucial for all tree species, including Tennessee's state tree, the Tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), to prevent falling branches and maintain structural integrity.

Structural Pruning: Enhancing the tree's structural stability through selective pruning, particularly important for young and developing trees like the Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) and Dogwood (Cornus florida), to ensure a strong, healthy growth pattern.

Crown Reduction: Reducing the size of the tree's canopy for safety, health, or aesthetic reasons. This technique is often applied to larger species, such as the White Pine (Pinus strobus) and the American Elm (Ulmus americana), to reduce wind resistance and the risk of storm damage.

Hazard Trimming: Identifying and removing potential hazards, such as weak branches or limbs that could fall and cause damage or injury. This service is essential for all large tree species, particularly those in close proximity to homes, sidewalks, or power lines.

Fruit Tree Pruning: Specialized pruning to improve fruit production and health in fruit-bearing trees, like the Apple (Malus domestica) and Peach (Prunus persica), which are popular in Tennessee's home gardens and orchards.

Vista Pruning: Creating or enhancing views by selectively trimming trees, a service often requested for properties with scenic landscapes. This may involve trimming species like the Hickory (Carya spp.) and Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) to frame views without compromising the trees' health.

Emergency Tree Trimming: Responding to and addressing tree damage after storms or other emergencies, crucial for all tree species, especially those that have suffered from extreme weather conditions.

Seasonal Pruning: Tailoring trimming practices to the specific needs of the season, such as preparing trees for winter dormancy or stimulating spring growth, applicable to a wide range of species including deciduous trees like the Oak and Maple, and evergreens like the Eastern White Pine.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trimming

How often should my trees and hedges be trimmed?

The frequency of trimming depends on the type of tree or hedge and its growth rate. Generally, hedges require trimming 2-3 times a year to maintain shape and density, while trees can be trimmed annually to remove unwanted growth and maintain health. We can provide a more specific schedule based on your plants' needs.

How often should you trim hedges and shrubs?

It varies depending on the type of hedge or shrub and the desired appearance. Some fast-growing hedges may need trimming 2-3 times during the growing season, while others may only need annual or biannual trimming. During an on-site visit we can give you the best recommended trimming and pruning interval for your specific plants.

What is the difference between pruning and trimming?

Pruning typically involves selectively removing branches to improve plant health and shape, while trimming focuses on maintaining a neat, uniform appearance for hedges and shrubs. The two terms are often used interchangeably but they do mean different things.

Do you use any special equipment for trimming large hedges and trees?

Yes, for large hedges and trees, especially those that cannot be safely reached with a ladder, we use a bucket truck. This allows us to trim at various heights safely and efficiently, ensuring a precise and thorough job.

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Our Clients Love Us!

Here's What They Say

Justin Conant

May 13, 2023

Chris was great to work with. He provided a same day quote and did the work within a couple of days. A+ service and affordable pricing.

Greg Doden

March 23, 2023

Chris gave me a phenomenal price and followed up with outstanding service. Access to my trees was difficult and tight that caused other tree service companies to offer much higher prices. But Chris new how to get er done! Brought in a crane, chipper, and the equipment to handle the felled trees and remove them from my site just the way he said he would. I highly recommend his services.

Lou Devillon

October 4, 2022

Crew did an excellent job in pruning and removing three trees.

rachel

August 6, 2022

I found this service for my mom who needed tree removal service after the storm. Not only did they come next day service, they were professional and quick. Would highly recommend

Taylor McCollister

April 27, 2022

Super friendly and professional. They were fast and efficient and Chris was extremely pleasant to work with. I guarantee I will use them again in the future. Quality service at a great price.

Alicia Beauchamp

April 27, 2022

Friendly guys, great work! They showed up and did the job as agreed upon and left my yard in good condition.

CHELLE ROSE

April 27, 2022

So grateful for these guys. I've never seen anyone work so hard. I highly recommend them for any job big or small. Professional and fair pricing compared to other companies I've used.

Ted Yates

April 27, 2022

Chris and his team have completed 5 or 6 jobs for me in the last few years. They show up, do the job, clean up, and are gone. Always priced fair for the work to be done. He comes equipped to do the job the first time.

Tree & Hedge Trimming