Anvil Pruning Loppers are designed to be particularly good at cutting thicker branches. Their sharp blades combined with the flat surface of the anvil create a strong squeezing action that makes it easy to cut thicker branches. The cut surface is relatively flat, but there may be slight squeezing marks due to the squeezing action. This type of cutting is particularly effective for dealing with thicker branches that are dry or lignified.
While Anvil Pruning Loppers can cut thinner branches, they may not be the best choice. The strong squeezing action may cause thinner branches or soft plant material to be squeezed too much, causing unnecessary damage. The cut surface may not be smooth, and there may even be tearing or squeezing injuries. Therefore, you may need to be more delicate or choose a different type of pruners when dealing with this type of material.
The blades of Anvil Pruning Loppers are usually very sharp and strong, and can handle tough plant material. The cut surface is relatively clean, but due to the hardness of the material, you may need to apply more force to complete the cut. In addition, hard materials may cause the blade to wear faster.
Fruit tree pruning usually requires a smooth cut to reduce infection and promote healing. Anvil Pruning Loppers work well on fruit trees when dealing with dead or woody branches, but be careful not to crush green branches. For ornamental trees that need to maintain their aesthetic appearance, Anvil Pruning Loppers can be used to trim large branches to shape the tree. However, when dealing with thin branches or young leaves, a more delicate pruning tool may be needed. Shrubs are often densely branched and have many small branches. Although Anvil Pruning Loppers can be used to trim larger shrub branches, they may not be flexible enough to deal with small or tender branches.