What "Tree Reductions" actually means.
A crown reduction shortens the tree — usually by 1–3 metres in height or spread — while keeping its natural shape. Cuts are made back to suitable lateral branches that can take over the leader role, so the result looks intentional, not topped. Reductions are particularly useful where a tree has grown beyond what its setting comfortably holds, or where weight reduction on a limb is needed for structural reasons.
What's involved on the day
- Specification of target finished height and spread before climbing
- Cuts back to growth points capable of becoming the new leaders
- Removal of no more than 30% of the canopy in a single visit
- Even balance across the tree to avoid one-sided regrowth
When you might need it
- Tree has outgrown its setting and is dominating the garden or house
- Limbs are shading solar panels, sat-dishes or south-facing rooms
- Structural concerns on a weak union or storm-cracked limb
- Tree is too close to a building and needs setting back