Crown Reduction, Thinning and Lifting
Crown reduction, thinning, and lifting are all processes that Home County Tree Surgeons undertake to help your trees. They can be done at any time of year and have a variety of benefits for different people. However, they should not be undertaken if you have certain conditions or circumstances.
What is crown reduction?
Crown reduction is a process where your tree is reduced in size and weight. It can be beneficial for people with trees that have large, dense crowns, as it reduces the overall dimensions of the tree without affecting its health or lifespan. Home County Tree Surgeons perform this type of work using a variety of techniques depending on each situation, but all involve carefully cutting back parts of branches to achieve an aesthetically pleasing look while still maintaining safety standards.
Benefits of crown reduction
– Reduce wind resistance around building exteriors
– Improve view from windows by reducing obstruction caused by overhanging foliage
When is a crown reduction not advised?
Crown reduction should not be undertaken if you have young children or pets near you, because there will always be some residual pruning that takes place which could be potentially hazardous.
The process we use for crown reduction
We carefully cut back branches to achieve an aesthetically pleasing look while still maintaining safety standards. We always take into account the tree’s age, species, and health. This is not a ‘cookie-cutter approach’ but will depend on each situation. We perform this type of work using a variety of techniques depending on each situation, but all involve carefully cutting back parts of branches to achieve an aesthetically pleasing look while still maintaining safety standards in more detail if necessary. What are some risks associated with having my trees treated this year?
What is crown thinning?
Crown thinning is a specific pruning technique that is designed to improve the quality of a tree’s growth. A thinned crown will promote good airflow and increase light exposure, which can help prevent disease and decay in trees. It also allows us greater access to other services such as fertilization or insect/disease management if necessary, to achieve an aesthetically pleasing look while still maintaining safety standards.
Benefits of crown thinning
The benefits of crown thinning include:
– Improved access to the trees for inspections and pruning
– Enhanced airflow which reduces disease, decay, insect infestation, and other problems.
– Increased light exposure that can prevent deciduous trees from changing colour during the fall months while still allowing them to remain healthy throughout winter (deciduous trees have an increased risk of sunscald when planted too close together)
When is crown thinning not advisable?
Crown reduction may be more appropriate than crown thinning depending on your situation. This could include things like developing hazardous branches overhanging roofs or structures nearby, compromised structural integrity due to large amounts of rot or decay in woody sections of the tree trunk, etc.
The process we use for crown thinning
In crown thinning, we start by removing a thin strip of branches along the interior side of your tree. This allows some light and air to penetrate through the crown while also reducing wind resistance and weight from top-heavy branches. We then work our way outwards towards the exterior edge, taking care not to remove large amounts of foliage or growth that could result in unsightly gaps in desired branch placements.
What is crown lifting?
Crown lifting is a process that involves selectively removing weight from the lower branches to create a more aesthetically pleasing crown shape.
Benefits of crown lifting
Crown lifting has several benefits, which include:
-opens up the crown to allow more light penetration and airflow
-reduces wind resistance from bottom-heavy branches that are hanging down in the path of air currents.
When is crown lifting not advisable?
Crown lifting should be avoided if:
-tree has been recently planted or transplanted within the past five years, as too much change can cause shock resulting in damage, disease, or even death. Crowns also tend to become dense after a plant’s establishment period, and removing weight before this time may result in unsightly gaps in desired branch placements. It is recommended that you wait until your trees have reached their full potential at five years old before attempting any sort of structural pruning. This will ensure the best possible outcome for each tree.
-tree has been recently pruned within the past two years as it can cause regrowth that is too dense.
The process we use for crown lifting
Home County Tree Surgeons uses only state of the art equipment and extensively trained staff to ensure your trees are safely and properly serviced each time. We pride ourselves on our thoroughness, accuracy, and reliability, so you can be confident that your trees will be handled by experts who know what they’re doing.
We start by using a telescopic tree spade, which is inserted into the ground to lift the roots and remove them from our client’s property. This ensures there will be no damage to lawns or driveways when we remove these trees!
After that, we continue by using the tree spade to cut off any excess branches or parts of the trunk that are sticking out onto our clients’ lawns, flower beds, sidewalks and driveways. We then use a chipper/shredder machine that grinds all of these smaller pieces into mulch before they can be removed from your property.