Crown Thinning

Crown thinning is a highly skilled pruning technique primarily used on hardwood trees involving the removal of a proportion of secondary branches to produce a uniform branch structure without altering the natural shape or overall size of the tree.

Branches are removed from within the tree crown to reduce density, to increase light penetration and air movement. 

All dead wood, dangerous limbs or crossing branches are removed during this operation. Weaker 'V' shaped unions of branches are removed whilst the stronger 'U' shaped unions are retained. 

To avoid unnecessary stress to the tree, it is recommended that no more than 25-30% of the crown be thinned at any one time. Should more thinning be required the operation should be performed over subsequent years.

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