Pruning

We access the tree and climb within the canopy to carry out four main pruning tasks: crown reductions, crown thinning, crown cleaning and crown lifting.  

We use targeted pruning cuts (back to live growth points) and the finished tree will be balanced and have a natural shape.

Crown reductions
Crown reductions fit best when our customer wants to retain a valuable tree, perhaps near their house or a boundary road, but wants a safer smaller tree.  We often carry out crown reductions in autumn/winter when the tree is dormant and we normally aim to remove no more than than 30% of the living canopy as this is kinder to the tree.

Crown thinning
Crown thinning is the selective removal of branches throughout the entire canopy to open up the interior canopy - allowing light and air to pass through. 

Crown cleaning
Crown cleaning is the removal of dead/dying/crossing/rubbing branches - resulting in a healthier, safer and more beautiful canopy. 

Crown lifting
Crown lifting is simply the careful removal of lower branches to allow more space between ground level and the canopy.