Crown Thinning
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Crown Thinning Service
At Oaklands Tree Care, we offer a full range of tree services including Crown Thinning, ensuring quick and reliable responses to every call. With over 30 years of experience, our professional tree surgeons handle it all. And we tidy up after every job, so you wouldn’t even know we had been there!
About Crown Thinning
Crown thinning is a tree pruning technique designed to improve the structure and health of a tree by selectively removing branches from the tree’s canopy. The process involves the careful and systematic removal of smaller, weaker branches throughout the crown to reduce its density without altering the tree’s overall size or shape. The primary goals of crown thinning are to enhance light penetration, improve air circulation, reduce weight, and minimise the risk of storm damage, all while maintaining the tree’s natural form and aesthetics.
Selective Removal
Unlike other pruning methods that might reduce the tree’s height or spread, crown thinning focuses on removing specific branches evenly throughout the crown. This selective process targets crossed, weak, or overgrown branches to open up the canopy without compromising the tree’s structural integrity.
Health Improvement
By removing diseased, damaged, or dead branches, crown thinning helps prevent the spread of pathogens and pests, promoting overall tree health. It also reduces the likelihood of branches rubbing against each other, which can cause wounds and increase susceptibility to disease.
Light and Air Penetration
Thinning the crown allows more sunlight to reach the inner branches and the ground below, benefiting the tree’s internal foliage and promoting undergrowth. Improved air circulation helps reduce the risk of fungal infections and other diseases by allowing moisture to evaporate more quickly from the leaves and branches.
Reduction of Wind Resistance
A less dense crown is more aerodynamic, reducing wind resistance and the risk of branch or trunk breakage during strong winds. This makes crown thinning particularly beneficial for trees in storm-prone areas.
Aesthetic Value
Properly thinned trees retain their natural shape and beauty while appearing lighter and more open. This enhances the visual appeal of the tree and the surrounding landscape, contributing to a more aesthetically pleasing environment.
Timing and Technique
Crown thinning is best performed during the tree’s dormant season, typically in late winter or early spring, although it can be done at other times as needed. The extent of thinning should be carefully controlled, with no more than 20-30% of the crown removed at a time to avoid stress and potential damage to the tree.
“Oaklands Tree Care are trained and experienced arborists that carry out Crown Thinning and understand tree biology and proper pruning techniques. When done correctly, crown thinning can significantly extend the life of a tree, enhance its health and appearance, and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.”
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- Safety first for employees and customers
- Every job left exceptionally tidy afterwards
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- Always polite, caring and friendly
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