05/06/2026
June is one of the most productive months of the year for tree care and one of the most underused.
Victoria's winter strips back the canopy, and what's left behind tells a story. Deadwood becomes visible. Structural defects that were hidden all summer are now in plain sight. And without active foliage drawing on the tree's energy reserves, pruning cuts seal more efficiently with less physiological stress to the tree.
What we focus on through the winter months:
→ Deadwood removal - reducing hazard load before spring winds arrive
→ Crown assessment - identifying crossing branches, weak unions, and co-dominant stems while the structure is fully exposed
→ Formative pruning - shaping younger trees now to establish good long-term architecture
→ Pre-spring preparation - getting trees into the best structural condition ahead of the flush of new growth
Trees that are properly managed through winter recover faster, grow stronger in spring, and carry less risk through the warmer months.
If your trees haven't been looked at in a while, now is the time.
Contact us at 0407 051 511 or visit cutandclimb.com.au today.