Crown Reduction
Crown reduction is a reduction of spread and/or height of the crown of a tree. The crown of a tree is the foliage bearing section (leafy part) of the tree formed by its branches and does not include any clear stem/trunk.
Crown reductions are achieved by accessing the extremities of the crown and reducing the tips of the branches and the tops. Many small cuts will ensure that the tree can recover from the work and also means that the final result will maitain the shape and structure of the tree, but in a smaller form.
Crown reductions
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reduce the mechanical stress caused by overheavy branches
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increase the wind stability of the tree
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lets more light past the tree
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shape and structure preserved in smaller form
Crown reduction of mature beech tree. This beech tree was getting too large for it surroundings. We reduced the crown of this tree by upto 3m, leaving this lovely neat tree behind for the owner to enjoy.
Scots pine crown reduction. Pines are prone to limbs becoming over heavy and snapping in the wind, this tree had a history of limb failure and was crown reduced to reduce the likelihood of further failures.
Crown reduction of a willow leaf pear
Aspen tree crown reduced. This tree has a single clean stem, a high crown and a natural lean toward the drive. It was crown reduced to alleviate the mechanical stress of the weight of the crown on the stem and also reduce the "sail effect" for increased wind stability. Overheavy limbs in the lower crown were also reduced.