ORNAMENTAL TREE PRUNING

Structural Pruning

We guide young trees and shrubs into strong, balanced growth that prevents future problems.

Shaping & Aesthetic Pruning

For ornamentals, appearance matters. We enhance natural beauty without over-pruning or making harsh cuts.

Thinning & Health Pruning

We remove dead, crossing, or rubbing branches to improve airflow and reduce disease.

Flowering Tree Pruning

Proper timing ensures you get the most blooms each season. We prune species-specific trees according to their blooming cycles.

Hedge Trimming & Evergreen Shaping

We keep hedges clean, tight, and uniform—without stressing the plant.

Benefits of ProfessionaL Ornamental Pruning

Homeowners choose professional pruning to:

  • Increase flowering and foliage quality

  • Prevent disease and pest issues

  • Improve structural integrity

  • Boost curb appeal

  • Maintain proper plant size

  • Encourage healthy new growth

  • Enhance the overall appearance of the landscape

A little expert pruning goes a long way in keeping ornamental trees and shrubs healthy and beautiful.

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Why Ornamental Pruning Matters

Ornamental trees and shrubs require careful, specialized pruning to maintain:

  • Proper shape and structure

  • Healthy, strong growth

  • Disease prevention and airflow

  • Vibrant flowering and foliage

  • Controlled size and spread

  • Balanced, natural appearance

Incorrect pruning—especially topping or heavy cutting can stress plants, invite disease, and permanently damage their shape. Our pruning adheres to ISA-supported standards to preserve the plant’s natural form.

What We Prune

High Falls Tree Service provides pruning for a wide variety of ornamentals, including:

  • Arborvitae

  • Boxwoods

  • Burning Bush

  • Crabapple

  • Dogwoods

  • Evergreens and Hedges

  • Flowering Cherry

  • Hydrangeas

  • Japanese Maples

  • Lilacs

  • Magnolia

  • Small Decorative Trees under 20–25 feet

    If it’s ornamental, we can prune it properly.

 FAQs

  • Anytime in early spring, but we can begin mid-season as well.

  • Yes—broadleaf weed treatments are included in Step 2 and Step 3.

  • Our products are safe when applied correctly. We recommend keeping pets and kids off the lawn until the application dries.

  • Most lawns show visible improvement after the first application, with dramatic results by mid-season.

Your small trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants play a major role in the beauty and character of your landscape. At High Falls Tree Service, we believe these plants deserve the same level of care and expertise as your largest, most mature trees. Our ornamental pruning services help maintain their health, shape, and long-term structural strength, ensuring your landscape always looks its best.

Whether you have Japanese maples, flowering trees, evergreens, hedges, or decorative shrubs, our team provides precise, thoughtful pruning that enhances both beauty and plant health.

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “High Falls Tree Service was a total class act… perfect shaping of the trees and an immaculately clean lawn.”

    — David E., Rochester, NY

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “Great experience…routine maintenance and trimming for a magnolia, Japanese maple and spruce…thoughtfully trimmed.”

    — Judith F-K., Rochester, NY

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “Thank you so much, High Falls Tree Service. Best tree service in town.”

    — Karen S., Webster, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “High Falls Tree Service, LLC did an awesome job trimming tree limbs away from my house. Squirrels were hopping onto my roof using the branches. Thank you for your great tree trimming service and excellent customer service. I enjoyed working with you and was very satisfied with the complete job and price!”

    — Peter B., Rochester, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “An ENORMOUS tree fell on the roof and had to be removed ASAP. They picked up the phone! They promised to be there, and they came in less than 12 hours. The job was a mess - huge tree, damage to the roof, house surrounded by trees. It was not an easy removal project, but they did it quickly and with minimal collateral damage. It was fantastic!””

    — Anonymous

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “High Falls Tree Service was a total class act from start to finish! We had a massive tree on our roof that was difficult to get to. They did a fantastic job getting it down, and their cleanup was above and beyond what I expected! Thanks, guys!”

    — Ella V., Rochester, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “High Falls, your people did a great job! We are very satisfied with your company. Thank you!”

    — Tom M., Irondequoit, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “Incredible experience working with a team like this.”

    — Aaron R., Rochester, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “High Falls Tree is excellent. Their prices are extremely reasonable. The crew came as scheduled and worked nonstop. They were very polite and went above and beyond. I wanted to keep the tree wood, and they stacked it all for me. They had to avoid power lines, the garage roof, the patio roof, all of my lilacs, and my shed. This was done perfectly. If you want a great tree service, select High Falls.”

    — Nancy D., Rochester, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “The High Falls Tree Service staff did a BEAUTIFUL job removing some large limbs overhanging our house, and thereby lowering our home insurance bill! Perfect shaping of the trees and an immaculately clean lawn and driveway when they left. Couldn’t be happier!”

    — David E., Rochester, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “High Falls Tree Service did an impressive job at my neighbor’s house.”

    — Kathryn S., Fairport, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “Great professional work! Very attentive and prompt service even “off hours”!”

    — Ellen K., Rochester, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “High Falls has been great to us! Highly recommend them!”

    — Kathy R., Rochester, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “Thank you for shedding light on our backyard! Very professional, fast, and knowledgeable. They were able to remove branches intertwined with the wires in our backyard that RG&E wouldn’t trim. Highly recommend them. Fast and cleaned up like they were never there.”

    — Meaghan S., Rochester, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “Amazing customer service & such a skilled crew. We keep having them back. They have taken down a huge pine with needlecast, raised the canopy on our Pin-oak & Locust & today hand-trimmed my precious Magnolia, cleaned up our high Maple, raised the canopy & re-hung my kids’ tree swing. It just doesn’t get any better than that! Will look forward to having them out for the fourth time.”

    — Lori S., Rochester, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “This is for the tree taken down at my daughter’s - HUGE! It was gone in a flash, and the stump ground out. Great work! Punctual! Highly recommended!”

    — Gina M., Irondequoit, New York

  • Why Homeowners Choose High Falls Tree Service

    “You never know what you are going to get when you call for a contracting service. The best you can do is get recommendations. You can read the reviews on Yelp or Google. That was the case for my call for tree service. I read reviews and called a couple of companies. Some of them never returned my calls. High Falls Tree Service returned my call promptly, and the work was amazing. We had a 60-70ft pine dying in our front yard. They came out to remove it and said it would take two hours. Not only were they done in less than two hours, but they also cleaned up all the debris and chips in our driveway, my neighbors’ driveway, the street in front of the house, and even our little front porch. They were fast, efficient, and worked beautifully as a team. If you need tree guys, call for them.”

    — Doug S., Kings Ferry, New York

  • WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE HIGH FALLS TREE SERVICE

    “I could not have asked for better service for the removal of a large tree from my yard than I received from High Falls. The quote was given the same day, and service was rendered on schedule. They needed to avoid my home, patio, shed, and a hot tub, and did so with the right equipment and crew, with no damage. They had this tree down in 4 hours, and with total cleanup. Price was very reasonable, and the crew was top-notch, friendly, and courteous. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.”

    — Lynn Y., Rochester, New York