Crown Reductions

Crown lifting is used to raise the canopy of the tree to give more light or to give access to buildings or highways. This is done by removing the lower limbs of the crown to an agreed height.

Crown reduction is used to reduce the height and/or spread of the crown of a tree by removing ends of branches. The natural shape and curve of the tree is maintained.

Crown thinning is often used to improve the form of a tree, to allow more light to pass through, reduce wind resistance or to lessen the weight of heavy branches. Crown thinning is the removal of secondary and small live branches to give an evenly spaced structure with a uniform spread of foliage. The technique is usually confined to broad-leaved species. Crown thinning does not alter the overall size or shape of the tree.