Second year, prune off half of the new growth. Maintain the top narrower than the bottom to insure that sunlight reaches the lower leaves. Evergreen Hedge 1. Do not prune back as severely as deciduous hedge. Trim lightly after a year or two.
Palms Hire a professional to prune tall palm trees.
Treating storm-damaged trees requires wise decisions and prompt action if maximum repair is to be achieved. Consider hiring a professional certified arborist. If over 30 to 50 percent of the main branches or trunk are severely split, broken, or mutilated, it may be advisable to remove the tree. Desirability of species. This may provide a good excuse to replace a tree that you did not have the heart to remove.