Raising the Skirt of a Tree - Trimming lower branches to expose trunk of evergreen cedar

Watch Andy trim the lower limbs off his cedar tree to expose the trunk and raise the crown, the skirt or the bottom branches on his evergreen tree. Crown-raising is a technique of pruning that brings space, security, clearance, airflow, beauty through cutting all or part of the lowest limbs on a tree. Most mature trees can handle a light pruning any time during the year, but with smaller, younger trees, or in certain climates, or with specific types of trees, one should research the best time to trim branches. However, this video may help one thinking about shaping one's tree. Backyard Adventures with Andy Wright is a channel devoted to all-thing gardening and yard care, along with random "adventures" that include statue making, building a pizza oven (coming soon), home entertainment tips, and more. Tune-in for some inspiration and instruction on all things home and yard! Focus Question: What happens when one raises the crown of a evergreen cedar tree?