Is It Too Late for Storm Season Pruning?
July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

If you haven’t pruned your trees yet this year, you might be wondering if you’ve missed your window. After all, we’re well into hurricane season here in Florida. But the good news is, it’s not too late .


Pruning in July Can Still Make a Difference

While it’s ideal to have your trees pruned before hurricane season begins in June, mid-season pruning in July can still reduce your risk of property damage. Removing weak limbs, dead wood, and overly heavy branches helps your trees stand up to high winds better, even if a storm is just days away.

In fact, many homeowners wait until storms are already forming in the Gulf before they take action. That’s not ideal, but it’s common, and it’s still safer than doing nothing at all.


What Kind of Pruning Is Safe Right Now?

Not all types of pruning are appropriate in the summer. You want to avoid overly aggressive cuts that could stress the tree or encourage regrowth too quickly. Instead, focus on:

  1. Removing dead or broken limbs
  2. Thinning crowded branches to reduce wind resistance
  3. Clearing branches hanging over homes, sheds, or vehicles

Our certified arborists can help determine what’s safe and smart for your particular trees.

Certified Arborists On Staff

Mid Florida Tree Service has multiple ISA Certified Arborists on staff, and we’re proud participants in Tampa’s Self-Certified Arborist Program (SCAP). That means we have the training and experience to make professional recommendations, not just quick fixes.

Don't Wait Until It’s Too Late

Even if you think you’ve waited too long, there’s still time to protect your property . Schedule a pruning estimate now, and let’s reduce your risk before the next big storm rolls through.


Serving Tampa, Hillsborough County, and Eastern Pasco County.


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