Pollarding
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Pollarding Service
At Oaklands Tree Care, we offer a full range of tree services including Pollarding, 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 Pollarding
Pollarding is a tree pruning technique that involves the removal of the upper branches of a tree to promote the growth of a dense head of foliage and branches. This method is typically used to control the size of the tree, encourage new growth, and maintain a specific shape or form. Pollarding is often practiced on trees in urban environments to prevent them from outgrowing their space and to reduce the risk of branches interfering with overhead power lines or other structures.
Size Management
Pollarding is an effective way to keep trees at a manageable size, making it suitable for areas where space is limited. By cutting back the tree’s crown to a certain height, new growth is encouraged within a controlled space.
Encouraging New Growth
The removal of the upper branches stimulates the growth of new shoots and leaves, resulting in a dense, lush canopy. This can enhance the visual appeal of the tree and contribute to the overall aesthetics of the landscape.
Structural Control
Pollarding helps maintain the structural integrity of the tree by regularly removing potentially weak or overextended branches. This reduces the risk of branch failure and breakage, especially in windy or stormy conditions.
Regular Maintenance
Trees that are pollarded require regular pruning, typically on a yearly or biennial basis, to remove new growth and maintain the desired shape. This ongoing maintenance helps ensure the tree remains healthy and attractive.
Improved Safety
By keeping the tree’s size and shape under control, pollarding minimises the risk of branches interfering with power lines, buildings, and other structures. This enhances safety and reduces the likelihood of damage during adverse weather conditions.
Historical and Cultural Significance
Pollarding has been practiced for centuries in various cultures and regions. It was historically used to produce a sustainable supply of wood for fuel, fencing, and other purposes. Today, it remains a common practice in many urban and rural settings.
Species Suitability
Not all tree species are suitable for pollarding. Trees that respond well to pollarding include willows, poplars, oaks, planes, and some species of acacia. It is important to choose the right species for this type of pruning to ensure successful results.
“Oaklands Tree Care are trained and experienced arborists that carry out Pollarding and understand the specific needs of the tree species and the principles of proper pruning. When done correctly, pollarding can extend the life of a tree, enhance its health and appearance, and contribute to a safer and more visually pleasing environment.”
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