Best Tree Pruners: Find Your Shears to Add to Your Garden Tools

Fiskars company is the world-renown manufacturer of gardening tools so we just couldn't but put their extendable pruner stick on our list. This pruning stick features a combination of traditional design, common to all pruners, and innovative technologies. Let's start with its design. Similarly to many other pole pruners, it has a telescopic aluminum rod extendable within the range from 7.9 to 14 feet, so you will easily reach for the highest branches without standing on a ladder. Additionally, the tool features a detachable 15-inch saw blade with the help of which you will be able to cut off pretty thick branches and limbs of trees. However, what makes this pruning stick special over many other tools is a cutting head rotatable in all directions round 230 degrees at different angles. This only peculiarity adds to the usability features of this pruner, making it suitable for trimming in hard-to-reach areas. That the tool lacks the standard pulley system and rope is another its distinctive feature. Instead, it's got two handles and a strap that enable the blades. This is a big benefit, as you will not face a problem of the rope being tangled in branches and will be able to hold the tool comfortably with both hands. We should also point out the lightweight design of the stick. You will be able to perform trimming for as long as you need without tiring your hands and straining your back. 

This dual action tree pruner from Corona company is well suitable for both professional and personal use. With the aid of these professional shears for pruning, you'll be able to remove dead branches of trees three times faster that with a regular pruner. How is it possible? In order to reduce the force to be applied, the manufacturer fitted this stick with extremely sharp and durable heat treated high carbon steel blades, while in order to prolong its service life, fitted it with a heavy-duty chain drive instead of a rope-drive. The blades of the tool have enough capacity to cut branches up to 1.25" thick. However, their capacity can be further expanded by attaching a 13" Razor tooth from the set. Featuring 3-sided impulse-hardened teeth, this additional blade allows you to cut and trim trees twice as fast as you'd done with a conventional blade. So, if you've got a big garden with multiple fruit trees, you'll surely take advantage of this dual action pruning stick.  

The reasons why we've decided to bring this tree pruner on our shortlist are simplicity of its construction, mobility, and affordable price. Designed from lightweight fiberglass, the tool is convenient to hold in hands for a prolonged period of time. The pole which can be extended up to 14' is long enough to reach high branches of trees, run through thorny plants, and other hard-to-reach areas. The peculiarity of the pole, though, is that it features a locking mechanism which allows for its secure usage in the extended position, thereby reducing the risk of it falling on you. To improve performance of the blades and make cutting smoother, the manufacturer covered them with a low-friction coating which also helps prevent clogging of the tool. The use of the Power-Lever® technology allowed the manufacture to maximize the leverage of the tool, adding to it twice the power. 

The LR 3460 bypass pruner has pretty compact dimensions and hence, smaller cutting capacity with respect to other tools from our shortlist. The length of the extended pole makes 46 inches, which will be enough for trimming and removing dead branches of small- and mid-sized trees as well as branches of plants of the rose family such as raspberry, blackberry, etc. The feature that we like about the LR 3460 is a cut and hold grip. You will not run a risk of getting scratched by freshly cut branches, as the blades will hold them firmly until you release the grip. This feature will also come in handy for when you need to pick fruit high up on trees. So, without any doubt, we can safely recommend the LR 3460 bypass pruning stick for all consumers who look after their gardens and maintain the health growth of their shrubs and trees. With this tool, you will not only improve the quality of your trees but also will be able to gather a rich crop of fruits that you couldn't pick by hands. 

The Worth Garden Long Reach Pruner features a rotating cutting head, allowing for its usage even in awkward places. All you need is to set the head at the right angle before pruning. The blades of the tool are made of quality SK5 steel and covered with a non-stick coating finish to prevent mud and leaves from collecting on their surface. For user's safety of use, the chain drive is placed inside the pole. This also makes it less vulnerable to external impact and hence, contributes to its longer service life.