Well written and easy to understand, An ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO PRUNING, Third Edition is a must-have for anyone interested in the pruning and maintenance of trees. Filled with updated illustrations, photographs, and examples, this completely updated guide is designed to help you understand and implement the appropriate pruning practices that are vital to developing sustainable structure in the first 25 years of a tree’s life. Coverage includes numerous different tree species as well as information about the challenges associated with pruning such as disease prevention, root pruning, mature tree pruning, and restoration following storms. With its simple tables, lists, and strategies, this completely updated guide is a handy resource for understanding pruning cuts, tree structure, and specialized pruning techniques.