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Crown Thinning

Find out about our crown thinning services

Preparation

We prepare our team to handle the job, environment and the weather conditions they will be facing. Our workspace, gear and equipment are then prepared for action.

Operation

We then execute our plan using our skilled climbers and well thought out strategy. After the job is done, we remove all traces of mess.

Quality Control

Our tools and equipment are checked for defects. A final site sweep is conducted to make sure everything is in place and nothing is damaged.

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What is Crown Thinning?

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Crown thinning is the removal of smaller / tertiary branches, usually towards the outer portion of the crown.

The aim is to produce a uniform density of foliage and an evenly spaced branch structure. Crown thinning is only really effective on non-coniferous trees, like birch, oak, cherry and sycamore. Crown thinning does not alter the overall size or shape of the tree.

Material should be removed systematically throughout the tree; should not exceed the stated percentage; and not more than 30% overall.

Crown thinning allows more light to pass through the tree; reduces wind resistance; reduces weight – but does not necessarily reduce leverage on the tree structure; and is rarely a once-only operation, particularly on species that are known to produce large amounts of epicormic growth, such as lime.

The Before and After images, below, show how effective crown thinning can be if done correctly by a skilled arborist or tree surgeon. One of our tree surgery teams crown thinned this tree last summer for a client in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.

Before crown thinning

After crown thinning

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Benefits of Crown Thinning

Daylight access:
Crown thinning allows more light through the canopy of the tree
Wind:
Crown thinning also enables the wind to blow more easily through the tree canopy, reducing the risk of it getting blown over in a storm.
Injury/property damage:
The removal of dead or decaying branches reduces the risk of person/property damage from unexpected falling branches.

Training

Lack of experience and training can lead to serious damage to your tree and it can also leave you with an unsightly, out of place tree.

Dead Branches

Removing dead or decaying branches can reduce the risk of branches falling and damaging property, causing obstruction or injuring people.

Daylight and Wind

Crown thinning can allow more daylight to pass through its canopy

Wind Access

Crown thinning can reduce the risk of a tree being blown over during a storm by enabling the wind to blow more easily through the canopy.

Crown Thinning Advice

Crown thinning can be relatively easy when carried out by a professional tree surgeon with the correct experience and skillset. Crown thinning completed with little understanding can not only damage a tree but can leave you with an unsightly and unnatural looking tree. We’ve picked out some of the most commonly asked questions along with effective bits of advice regarding crown thinning.

If you happen to have any other questions, don’t hesitate to contact our team.

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Richard Wright
Goalkeeping Coach at Manchester City FC
“Excellent work, great price, really pleasant guys. Reduced a large sycamore tree and left everything spotless in about 2 hours. Highly recommended.”
J & N Johnson
Owners of Altrincham Market
“We have been customers for several years. We love the sensitivity of the whole team to the welfare of the trees as well as the aesthetics of the garden and surrounding landscape. Work in our grounds over the years has ranged from gentle pruning to the efficient felling of really large trees, each time the teamwork and the speed of work has been astonishing, from dealing with preservation orders to carting away debris. Pricing is keen: having all the equipment and professionals in-house certainly keeps the cost down.”
Danny Drinkwater
Premier League winner 2015/2016
“Many thanks Nick for a great job!”
SImon Moran
Founder of SJM Promotions and owner of Warrington Wolves Rugby League Football Club
“Great team… worked really well together. Left the garden very tidy. Will have them back any time. Good job done!”
Keith Edwards
Bafta award-winning cameraman for ITN News
“Nick’s team were prompt, efficient, experts, friendly and tidy. A fantastic crew who are clearly dedicated to their profession.”
Corinne Drewery
Lead singer of 80’s pop sensation Swing Out Sisters – Breakout!
“Dear Nick, hope you had a great holiday. Than you so much for your prompt and efficient work. The team were excellent – our garden is now light and clear without looking stripped and bare. The guys were great – and a credit to you. thank you so much for all the hard work – It’s much appreciated.”
Lars Van De Goor
Award-winning tree photographer
“I took a quick look at your website, you are the trees barber. Nice to see you take care of the trees with so much respect”
SIR Kostya Novoselov
Nobel Prize winner for Physics 2010
“Nick and his friendly team took down a selection of trees that were growing right up against our house. The whole process, from the initial site visit to the removal was very professional and we are delighted with the result. The team was respectful of our garden and they took great care to leave our garden very tidy.”