Tree Pruning

Crown Thinning

• The removal of a set percentage of selected branches thoughout the crown, allowing more light through the tree and reducing wind impact.

Crown reduction

• Reduction of the overall size of the crown.
• Also practised for a tree declining in vigour.

Crown lift

• Removal of the lower branches of tree.
• Reasons: better access under canopy, more light through tree.

Removal of major dead wood, broken wood, and crossing branches