When the threat of a hurricane looms over Jacksonville, the wrong pruning cut can be a death sentence for your tree. Discover the biological reason why amateur practices like lion-tailing or topping create dangerous leverage points and invite decay (a breakdown of the crucial CODIT process). Learn the professional, science-backed method of Structural Pruning that actually strengthens your tree against high winds, protecting your property for the long term.

Our mild climate creates a 'fungal super-highway.' A Jacksonville arborist reveals the silent killers threatening your trees, including destructive Ganoderma Butt Rot and infectious Vascular Wilts—and why early diagnosis is non-negotiable.

Don't just trim—prune with purpose! Understanding the basic biology of your trees is the secret to a professional result. Learn the difference between healthy cuts and the amateur mistakes that invite disease and decay. In this essential guide, we use clear diagrams to show you exactly what to remove (like damaging suckers and crossing branches) and how to make the perfect, healing 45-degree angle cut to ensure structural integrity and vibrant, long-term health for your North