Yes, we prune trees different from the rest of the country. It’s not because we know better, it’s because our trees are different and grow differently. What I mean is our trees tend to grow wider in this part of the country as opposed to taller. This presents a different challenge both to the homeowner and the climbing Arborist. For the climbing Arborist the climb is more difficult, tie ins could be as high as 4 or 5, the time pruning required much longer because of the distance and the cost equal. There is definitely a large difference between tall trees than wide trees like our Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana), one of the problems is landscapers playing as Arborists can unfortunately reach these limbs and branches from the ground with there pole saws and extensions. Not understanding the consequences of poor pruning cuts, these amateurs stimulate growth with excessive branch removal (broccoli cut), pushing the new growth to the tips compromising the structure and harming the trees health all in the name of cost savings. A tree pruned professionally looks not only healthy, strong but grows for a long time. For a tree owner the challenges will be on how to educate oneself and what tree service best has your interest .