Question 1

What is the difference between élagage (pruning) and émondage (topping/felling)?

Accepted Answer

Élagage is for long-term tree maintenance to keep trees healthy, removing dead or problematic branches and guiding growth. Émondage is often urgent, a more radical removal of dangerous branches (e.g., near power lines, roads, houses) or those broken by storms, prioritizing rapid problem resolution and safety.

Question 2

When is the best time to prune fruit trees?

Accepted Answer

For apple, pear, and plum trees, late winter or early spring before buds open is ideal. For stone fruits like cherries and peaches, late spring or summer after flowering or harvest is recommended. Pruning in summer for maintenance (dead, diseased, or broken branches) is also suitable for all tree types.

Question 3

What is haubanage (tree cabling)?

Accepted Answer

Haubanage is a technique used to support heavy branches at risk of breaking or to help weak trees grow strong. It involves installing cables (haubans) between tree parts to redistribute weight, making the tree more stable.

Question 4

When is tree felling (abattage) necessary?

Accepted Answer

Tree felling is necessary when a tree is dead, severely diseased, damaged by a storm, or its roots are causing damage to foundations or underground installations. It's a last resort when a tree can no longer be preserved.

Question 5

What are the problems associated with leaving tree stumps?

Accepted Answer

Leaving a stump can lead to the regrowth of the tree, pose safety risks, or spread diseases and pests. Professional stump grinding removes the stump entirely, making the area safe and ready for landscaping.

Question 6

What safety measures do your arborists follow?

Accepted Answer

Our arborists follow the recommendations of the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité au travail (CNESST) and we hold civil liability insurance.

Clavette Émondage Inc. - Élagage, Émondeur Longueuil

Clavette Émondage Inc. - Élagage, Émondeur Longueuil