The Tree Pruning and Shaping expertsPruning and Shaping
So why is it important to prune and shape our trees and what techniques do we use? When the trees in your property become more mature they need regular maintenance. A trees surgeon can use many tree pruning techniques for pruning & shaping to get better form and structure. Whether it's a Crown Reduction or gentle pruning and shaping it is a very important factor in caring for your trees long term. Regular tree maintenance also provides the opportunity to catch and treat any defects early on giving you more options and also keeps Tree Pruning costs down when you treat infection early. Crown Reduction and Tree Thinning Is a process of removing secondary branches from the crown to cut back the crown density which leaves you with more balanced growth and an aesthetically beautiful tree. On top of the aesthetic benefits this process enables wind to pass through the trees canopy more freely adding a degree of protection in strong winds. Crown Lifting In lay mans terms crown lifting is where we increase the clearance beneath the canopy by removing some of the lower branches. Reduction / Reshaping the crown This process involves reducing the overall size of the crown by removing some outside branches and trimming to more suited growth positions. Crown Cleaning This remedial treatment is performed to remove many defects such as rubbing or crossing branches and diseases such as dead wood. Crown cleaning can enhance photosynthesis by allowing more light into the canopy. |
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