Tree Crown Reduction
A crown reduction is a pruning technique that removes weight from the end of branches back to a healthy, growing lateral branch, which will form a new crown.
The process reduces long, heavy, or overextended branches, as well as removing any branches with significant defects. The result is a smaller crown, without reducing the structural integrity of the tree.
FEATURES OF A CROWN REDUCTION
- Removes a branch back to a healthy, growing lateral branch. This branch will become part of the new crown.
- Leaves smaller cuts so there is less area for decay to enter.
- Removes less of the live crown, so less shock is caused to the tree.
- Balances the crown and leaves two-thirds of the crown remaining after a completed reduction
At Action Yard & Tree, we specialize in crown reductions of mature trees and have performed this pruning technique on hundreds of trees.