With Spring approaching, the trees will begin budding with leaves, and the heavier branches will drop lower over the sidewalks and street. Maintain tree branches at 8 feet above sidewalks and 14 feet over streets (see PCVA Guidelines, Sec 2.3.3). This keeps branches from impacting pedestrians walking on the sidewalks and keeps vehicles free from being hindered/scratched in the roads.
-- If your trees are located close to a street corner and/or a stop sign, you may need to trim your branches a bit more to avoid visually impacting a driver's ability to see the oncoming traffic or street sign.
Pruning Tips. Learn more about the keys to healthy trees and shrubs from the Colorado Master Gardener Program's pruning guide at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/616.pdf and Gardener's Supply Company early season pruning guide at https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/early-season-pruning/7889.html
-- If your trees are located close to a street corner and/or a stop sign, you may need to trim your branches a bit more to avoid visually impacting a driver's ability to see the oncoming traffic or street sign.
Pruning Tips. Learn more about the keys to healthy trees and shrubs from the Colorado Master Gardener Program's pruning guide at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/616.pdf and Gardener's Supply Company early season pruning guide at https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/early-season-pruning/7889.html
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