Abstract: A tree trimming apparatus connectable to an operating arm generally including a first housing connectable to the operating arm, a first shaft journaled in the first housing and rotatable about a first axis, means mounted on the first housing and operatively connected to the first shaft for rotating the first shaft about the first axis, a second housing mounted on the first shaft, a second shaft journaled in the second housing and rotatable about a second axis disposed at an angle relative to the first axis, means mounted on the second housing and operatively connected to the second shaft for rotating the second shaft about the second axis, a third housing mounted on the second shaft, at least a third shaft journaled in the third housing and rotatable about a third axis disposed parallel to the second axis, the third shaft having severing means disposed thereon and rotatable therewith and means mounted on the third housing and operatively connected to the third shaft for rotating the third shaft about the thir