Tree Crown Reduction
Reducing the whole tree canopy for improved light and shape
Large and beautiful trees can look magnificent, these tall leafy giants are an amazing accent for many homes and parklands. However, if left to grow out of control or allowed to get too large they can start to cause damage and cost money.
Shelford Tree Service Ltd understand trees that have been allowed to grow too tall, impinging on people's homes, are causing damage to exteriors or obscuring views, would benefit from our crown reduction service. Trees which have outgrown their space or are overhanging onto other's property can be reduced to their desired height by one of our experienced tree surgery experts.
This technique involves the climber scaling each and every branch to target prune them to a suitable growth point ensuring the tree stays both healthy and aesthetically pleasing.
- Tree crown reduction is usually carried out when the crown is dying back. Dead wood needs to be removed and cut back to live wood to promote new growth.
- The top of a tree acts as a sail especially when in leaf. Reducing the crown reduces the size of the sail so that the wind has less of an impact on the tree.
- Strong winds can cause the tree itself to uproot and limbs to fail and break off. Crown reduction and regular tree maintenance can reduce the possibility of such damage.
- Crown reduction allows improved light to filter through the leaves and branches and improves the overall shape of the tree.
Please get in touch for more information on any of our tree maintenace or tree surgery services.