How to Cut a Limb from a Tree
Wait until your tree is dormant in the winter to make your cuts.. Use a chainsaw, bow saw, or hand saw to make your cuts.. Make a small notch in the tree limb 2–3 feet (0.61–0.91 m) from the trunk.
Steps
1
Wait until your tree is dormant in the winter to make your cuts.
Wait until your tree is dormant in the winter to make your cuts.
2
Use a chainsaw, bow saw, or hand saw to make your cuts.
Use a chainsaw, bow saw, or hand saw to make your cuts.
3
Make a small notch in the tree limb 2–3 feet (0.61–0.91 m) from the trunk.
Make a small notch in the tree limb 2–3 feet (0.61–0.91 m) from the trunk.
4
Make a second cut on the limb a little further down from your notch cut.
Make a second cut on the limb a little further down from your notch cut.
5
Make a final cut where the branch collar meets the rest of the tree.
Make a final cut where the branch collar meets the rest of the tree.
6
Avoid cutting the limb too short.
Avoid cutting the limb too short.
7
Don't leave the tree limb too long.
Don't leave the tree limb too long.
8
Cut your relief cuts in the right spots to avoid damaging the tree.
Cut your relief cuts in the right spots to avoid damaging the tree.
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