Tree Pruning
Shaping Trees for Future HealthTailored Pruning for Tree Care
Trees are living structures that require thoughtful management to remain safe, healthy, and in harmony with their surroundings. At ArbAware, our tree surgery services are designed to support the long-term vitality and structural integrity of trees in both urban and rural environments. From light-touch formative pruning to advanced crown work, every intervention is guided by expert assessment and ecological sensitivity.
Whether you’re managing a garden, woodland, or public space, our experienced team applies industry best practices to deliver safe, sustainable results. We use modern techniques to reduce risk, improve light levels, prevent failure, and shape trees to thrive within their landscape. Our work not only enhances tree health but also supports biodiversity, access, and the wider visual character of your site.
Tree Surgery Services
Preserving Trees Through Expert Care
Our skilled arborists offer a range of pruning and maintenance techniques designed to support tree health, manage risk, and enhance long-term vitality. From crown thinning and deadwood removal to structural bracing and selective pruning, we tailor each intervention to the needs of the tree and its environment.
Crown Reduction
Crown reduction involves selectively shortening the outer branches of a tree’s canopy to reduce overall height and spread. This helps decrease wind loading (sail area), alleviate structural stress, and create more light or space around the tree. When carried out correctly, the tree retains its natural form, just on a smaller scale. Not all species are suitable for this technique, so assessment is key.
Crown Lifting
Also known as crown raising, this involves the removal or shortening of lower branches to improve clearance beneath the canopy – for example, above roads, pathways, or garden spaces. To maintain structural integrity, crown lifting is usually limited to a proportion of the canopy, ensuring at least two-thirds of the total height remains as live crown.
Crown Thinning
Crown thinning is the selective removal of smaller internal branches to reduce canopy density. It enhances airflow and light penetration without changing the tree’s overall size or shape. This technique can help lower wind resistance and branch weight, particularly in broadleaf species. Best practice limits thinning to no more than 30% of the crown’s volume.
Deadwood Removal
Deadwood naturally develops as part of a tree’s lifecycle, often supporting biodiversity. However, in high-use areas such as roadsides, parks, or gardens, it may pose a safety risk. We remove unstable deadwood carefully and sensitively, preserving living tissue and supporting both safety and habitat value wherever possible.
Pollarding
Pollarding is a cyclical pruning technique used to manage the size and structure of certain trees. It involves establishing a framework of regrowth points when the tree is young and maintaining that framework through regular pruning every 1–3 years. Pollarding is species-specific and must not be confused with inappropriate practices such as topping.
Epicormic & Basal Growth Managemen
Stress or pruning can trigger dormant buds to produce vigorous shoots from the trunk (epicormic) or base (basal). This is common in species such as Lime, Willow, Poplar, and Oak. While not harmful in themselves, this growth can obstruct views, paths, or signage. We manage this sensitively to maintain the tree’s structure and site use.
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