Small trees, big difference.
Crape myrtles, Japanese maples, dogwoods and redbuds have a natural shape worth keeping. Careful pruning highlights it, with no stubs and none of the harsh cuts that ruin it.
- Priced by: Number and size of trees and the amount of detail
- Methods: Hand pruning, ladders and pole saws
What it is, and why it matters.
Ornamental trees are the jewelry of the yard. Crape myrtles are the most abused: cut back to knuckles every winter, they bloom but lose their grace. Japanese maples need very light cuts to show off their layered form. Dogwoods and redbuds need thinning, not shearing.
Nashville Tree Service prunes ornamental trees across Middle Tennessee for shape, bloom and health. We thin, lift and clean rather than chop, so the tree looks natural every season and keeps its character from winter to bloom.
Four things done right.
The natural form
We shape the tree to show how it grows, not to fit a box.
Better blooms
Thinning and cleaning let light into the canopy.
Healthy cuts
Cuts at the right point help wounds seal.
Fits the space
We balance size and shape with what is around the tree.
From first call to ornamental tree pruning.
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Study the tree
We look at the species, form and last year's growth.
- 02
Plan the cuts
We explain what comes out and why.
- 03
Prune
Small cuts at the right points shape the tree.
- 04
Care notes
We share timing and care tips for next season.
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26Ornamental Tree Pruning: common questions
Should I cut my crape myrtle back to stumps?
No. Cutting to stubs, often called crape murder, weakens the tree and ruins its shape. Thinning and light shaping keep it healthy and beautiful.
When do I prune a Japanese maple?
Light shaping in winter or early summer works for most. Our Pruning Wheel shows timing by tree type.
How do I get an estimate for ornamental tree pruning?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. A few photos and a rough height usually give us what we need, and we send a written price. Larger jobs start with a short visit.
Ready to talk about ornamental tree pruning?
A short visit or a few photos, and a written price. A real person calls back promptly.