crown thinning

Trees are worth having in your garden. They help shade your home and add significantly to its kerb appeal. However, when their branches have become overcrowded or overgrown, they may need proper crown thinning.
 

What is Crown Thinning?

Crown thinning is the process of removing select branches to thin out the fullness of the tree. With proper techniques, thinning creates a balanced crown structure without altering the shape or size of the tree. It also reduces the weight on heavy limbs and removes dead, weak, overreaching or duplicated branches. 

What Are the Other Benefits of Crown Thinning?

Now we know what crown thinning is, we can tell you of its other benefits. It also:

Lets in the light

When branches get too crowded, leaves and stems compete with one another for light and nutrients. Thinning allows the sunlight to reach the interior of the crown, helping the whole tree become healthier. It is also a good tree care option if you desire improved light levels passing through the canopy.

Protects the tree from wind

Wind typically blows through the tree branches, but since an overgrown tree has too many branches, strong winds cannot penetrate it naturally and can knock the whole tree over instead. A large tree toppling over in your garden can cause an enormous amount of damage to the grounds and nearby structures. With crown thinning, you can lower that safety risk significantly.

Helps the tree produce more flowers and fruits

Production of flowers and fruits will be higher on a tree that has been thinned. Crown thinning brings various tree health benefits, such as more sunlight and fewer competing branches.

Why Choose Down To Earth Trees?

We take pride in our team of highly trained tree surgeons who are fully qualified to perform various types of tree care services, including crown thinning. Our team always considers the species of the tree — whether it’s suitable for thinning — before giving advice and carrying out the work. If the job requires permissions, we are willing to assist and submit applications to the relevant authorities on your behalf.

Our expertise combined with excellent customer service, means your trees are in safe hands. Contact us today to talk to one of our professional tree surgeons or request a free quote.