As their name implies, a pole pruner is a tool with a pruning blade on the end of a pole of some kind. Some pole pruners are on 6 foot long poles while others go as high as 12 feet. The primary issue with this tool is its weight. Holding a heavy pole pruner up in the air for more than a few minutes can be very tiring. The best models are made of some kind of composite or plastic material that is very strong yet very light.

Fiskars Pruning Stik® Tree Pruner

Fiskars 9234 62-Inch Pruning Stik

by Fiskars

An ideal trimming tool for high tree branches without a ladder
Unique sliding-grip cutting action
Cutting head rotates 240-degrees for best pruning angle
Cuts branches up to 1-1/4-inches in diameter
Limited lifetime warranty

The Fiskars pruning stik is a lightweight, multipurpose pruning tool with the ability to trim tree branches up to 12-feet tall without needing a ladder. The pruning stik features Fiskars' PowerStroke sliding-grip cutting action that lets you prune by simply sliding the plastic grip (or pulling the orange ball end), which engages a chain and spring that snaps the blades closed. In addition, the cutting head rotates 240 degrees to give the user the best pruning angle. The replaceable Xylan-coated blade is ultra-hardened to stay sharp all-season long, and it offers a cutting capacity of 1-1/4 inches. Weighing less than 2 pounds, the aluminum handles are durable and light, and their length allows you to reach high branches, and remove growth at ground level while standing. The pruning tool comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

Fiskars 9240 Telescoping Pruning Stik

by Fiskars

Telescoping pruner; extends to 12-feet; 1-1/4-inch cutting capacity
Cutting head rotates 240-degrees for precise cutting angle
Plastic body and handles, fiberglass and aluminum poles
Includes 15-inch saw blade and attachment
95-inches long; 31-ounces; backed by lifetime warranty

Spare yourself the effort of climbing trees to reach far-off branches with this convenient and powerful telescoping pruning tool from Fiskars. The Pruning Stik's fiberglass outer pole and aluminum inner pole extend to a full 13 feet, allowing you to trim upper branches from the safety and security of the ground. Its extremely sharp cutting blade can be manipulated by pulling a rope or the pole's ergonomic handle. In addition, the sturdy cutting head rotates 240 degrees to enable you to choose the proper cutting angle for branches up to 1-1/4 inches in diameter. A 15-inch Woodzig saw blade is also included for added cutting power.

Pole Pruners

Fiskars 9234 62-Inch Pruning Stik

Fiskars 9240 Telescoping Pruning Stik