Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning in Northern Virginia

Seasonal Pruning for Stronger, Healthier Landscapes

Winter pruning is more than routine cleanup. With your trees and shrubs dormant, it’s the best time to remove weak or damaged branches, shape natural growth, and get ahead of spring. Our team at LANDED uses this quiet season to give your landscape the attention it needs. By pruning while leaves are gone and pests are inactive, we help improve airflow, reduce disease risk, and set your plants up for a cleaner, healthier year.

Our crew is trained to prune with purpose. We don’t just cut back for looks—we focus on structure, balance, and the long-term health of every tree and shrub we touch. Whether it’s shaping ornamental trees, thinning out dense hedges, or managing overgrowth near walkways or windows, our winter pruning service is designed to make your landscape cleaner, safer, and stronger by spring.

Winter pruning of tree branches in Northern Virginia

Why Winter Is the Best Time to Prune

Winter gives us a clear view of your trees and shrubs and creates the perfect conditions for strategic pruning. Without leaves in the way and while pests are dormant, we can shape growth and set your plants up for a strong spring.

Less stress on plants – Dormant trees and shrubs heal faster and respond better to cuts.
Improved visibility – With leaves gone, we can clearly see structure and problem areas.
Reduces future disease – Clean cuts in cold weather help prevent infection or pest entry.
Stronger spring growth – Removing weak or damaged limbs directs energy to healthy branches.

What’s Included in Winter Pruning

Structural Shaping

We remove crossing, crowded, or uneven limbs to improve overall shape and reduce risk of storm damage or breakage.

Deadwood Removal

Our team identifies and cuts away dead or diseased branches, helping your trees and shrubs grow back stronger in spring.

Size Control

We reduce overgrowth to keep shrubs and ornamentals proportionate, especially near walkways, windows, and structures.

Selective Pruning for
Flowering Plants

We prune based on bloom cycles to ensure plants like hydrangeas and crepe myrtles blossom fully in the right season.

Why Homeowners Trust LANDED

We Know Plant Science – Our pruning is guided by horticultural best practices, not guesswork.
Precision Over Chainsaws – We hand-prune with care, preserving form and plant longevity.
Integrated with Full Lawn Maintenance – Pruning is part of our broader seasonal programs for total property care.
Trusted Throughout Northern VA – Our team serves homeowners in Alexandria, McLean, Arlington, and beyond.

Areas We Serve

Our landscape contractor team proudly designs, installs, and cares for beautiful landscapes and hardscapes throughout the Arlington and DC metro areas. With a service area stretching northwest and southwest of our nation’s capital, LANDED is the premier landscaping service on the Virginia side of the Potomac.

Our Location: 308 Calvert Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301