The reduction in height and/or spread of the crown of a tree. Crown reduction may be used to reduce stress on individual branches or the whole tree, make the tree more suited to its immediate environment or to reduce the effects of shading and light loss, etc. The final result should retain the main framework of the crown, and so a significant proportion of the leaf bearing structure, and leave a similar, although smaller outline, and to leave the tree looking in proportion and well balanced. Crown reduction cuts should be as small as possible and always cut to a suitable growth point. Not all species are suitable for this treatment and crown reduction should not be confused with ‘topping’, an indiscriminate and harmful treatment which we try our best to avoid at all costs.

You can prepare for this service by making sure anything valuable is removed from the vicinity and all obstructions are also removed to assist us in getting our team and equipment in allowing us to get the job finished safely and on time.