Properly caring for your trees is important when it comes to their health and longevity. Of the various services that your tree needs to perform its best, tree pruning is essential.
There are different types of tree pruning, which serve different purposes. Crown reduction tree pruning focuses on reducing the overall height and spread of the tree and might be required in specific circumstances.
In this article, we will explain in more detail what crown reduction is all about. We will cover:
What is tree crown reduction?
Understanding the benefits of tree crown reduction
What is the tree crown reduction cost
Tree topping vs crown reduction
Choosing tree care in your area
After reading this article, you will have a much better sense of what this service is all about and whether it might be something you need. We want to help you make the best decisions for your property and are always here to help.
What is tree crown reduction?
The goal of tree crown reduction is to reduce the crown (exactly as the name implies!) in order to reduce the overall weight and size of the tree. This is a highly specific method of pruning typically used if a tree is getting too big for the area where it is planted and needs to be scaled back.
Tree crown reduction helps to control the size of the tree while improving (as opposed to harming) its health. This is a preferred method by Certified Arborists for controlling the size and shape of a tree.
Understanding the benefits of tree crown reduction
Selectively reducing the crown is accompanied by a number of benefits including improving the overall health of the tree. In general, removing diseased, damaged, or dying limbs helps to improve a tree’s health so pruning is always a positive.
But selectively reducing the size and weight of the crown also has benefits, including:
- Preventing damage during ice, wind, or snow storms
- Prompting new and healthier growth
- Allowing more sunlight to reach the inner part of the tree
- Improved aesthetics
As mentioned, this is also used when a tree is getting too large and needs to be scaled back. It’s a time when some people think their tree requires a service called “tree topping,” but we will explain why this is out of date and actually dangerous for your tree.
What is the tree crown reduction cost
The cost of performing any tree service on your property is affected by four key factors. These are:
- The location and accessibility of the tree
- The size and species of the tree
- The timing of the last pruning service
- The condition of the tree
The cost of tree crown reduction starts at $1,200 and goes upward from there. Again, the factors above will come into play in determining the exact cost.
Tree topping vs crown reduction
Tree crown reduction is sometimes mistaken for a service called tree topping. This is an outdated practice that is not good for the overall health of a tree. Even so, every year, we see that some landscapers are still doing this.
Tree topping is exactly what it sounds like. It involves removing the entire top of the tree. Homeowners often think this is the best thing to do for a tree that has gotten too large and is at risk of falling or dropping limbs.
In reality, removing the entire crown is very harmful to the health of the tree. Tree topping can lead to decay and leave a tree prone to being attacked by pests. It also puts a tremendous amount of stress on the tree.
Tree crown reduction is the safest way to deal with a tree that has gotten too big.
Choosing tree care in Southern NH, Northeastern Massachusetts, and Southern Maine
Whether you are having tree crown reduction or some other tree pruning technique performed, it’s absolutely imperative that it’s done right. Pruning needs to be executed with a plan in place (not just haphazardly making cuts). Tree pruning errors can be detrimental to a tree’s health.
This is why it’s so important that you’re working with well-trained tree services in Southern NH, ME, and MA in order to make sure that your tree pruning is performed correctly.
It’s important to choose a company with Certified Arborists who understands what your trees need to perform their best.
At Seacoast Tree Care, we’re committed to preserving the health and beauty of trees by performing vital services like tree pruning, the right way. When you make a wise choice in tree pruning services, you’ll ultimately take an important step in protecting the value of your property’s trees.
Ready for safer and healthier trees at your Southern NH, Maine, or Massachusetts home? Request your consultation and get a free quote for tree pruning services. We service properties in and around Stratham, NH, Kittery, ME, and Haverhill, MA. By making a wise choice, you’ll know your trees are in good hands.
