What Makes Winter the Perfect Time
It can be hard to know when the best time for tree surgery is. It’s easy to assume that summer is the most suitable time, but right now is actually great! Tree crown reductions are being performed by tree surgeons all the time at this time of year. Here is everything you need to know about what a tree crown reduction is and why it is needed, as well as why winter is by far the best time to have the work carried out.
What is a crown reduction?
First of all, what is a crown reduction? It is one of the most common pruning techniques tree surgeons use to control the size of the tree while keeping the structure or shape of its crown intact. Tree surgeons will cut back branches from the uppermost portion of the tree canopy to decrease its overall height. The aim is for the tree to keep its natural shape and for any regrowth to be full and healthy.
Why is a tree crown reduction needed? It reduces weight stress and wind resistance and is also effective when trees have outgrown their space. It can also be carried out to improve the amount of light in an outdoor space.
When should it be carried out?
Tree crown reductions should be carried out during the winter, so right now! This is because trees have lost their leaves and are in their dormant phase. This is beneficial for a number of reasons. There is minimal sap flow, reducing the risk of bleeding. The lack of leaves also gives your tree surgeon a clear look at the structure of the crown, allowing them to make a much more informed decision about where to cut. There’s also a much lower disease risk in the winter as well!
What about extreme weather?
Lots of people worry about their trees being worked on in extreme weather. Remember, trees are strong and can withstand all kinds of weather conditions. So they are sure to be able to withstand a crown reduction. Experienced tree surgeons also know how to work in all weathers and will know when to press ahead and when to postpone.
The importance of a trusted tree surgeon
Now you know when a tree crown reduction is best carried out, surely you can give it a go yourself, right? Wrong! A crown reduction might be a really common pruning technique, but it is also one of the most technically complex. Cut away too much of the tree, and you can severely damage it, and you also run the risk of injuring yourself with the equipment needed to carry it out.
What to do next
If you have a tree that looks like it could be in need of a crown reduction, there has never been a better time to get in touch with a trusted local tree surgeon than right now. So what are you waiting for?