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Give that perfect look to your plants and save them from harsh weather conditions by giving them crown reduction. As the name suggests, crown reduction involves trimming the crown to a specified size. If you find your tree growing shapeless or larger than the space it must occupy, removing a portion of smaller branches will aid in bringing it back to shape for a healthier appearance.
Tree Cuts experts recommend crown reduction as a last resort due to the strain it adds to the trees. The process is carried out by a trained crew, using top-notch equipment and following all requirements for health and safety. Professionals must carry out the procedure, as a wrong cut can damage the plant. We treat trees with love and care and always do what is best for preserving them.
Crown reduction is one of the pruning methods with various benefits. It is also known as drop crotch pruning. The frequency of performing it depends on the tree species, growth rate, and growing conditions. It can be done bi-annually, annually, or every couple of years during the winter season or early summer.
An estimated 20 percent of the tree’s live branches are cut to reduce its height or spread. The removal of the lateral branch redirects water and nutrients to a side branch to be taken as a lateral branch.
The overall crown area of the tips is trimmed, and the branches are shortened. The most extended segment of the branches is pruned to an existing one to lighten the weight of hazardous branches.
The tertiary branches of the tree canopy are cut to reduce density. The branches that wind into each other are removed systematically to avoid the growth of a “lion’s club.” A lion’s club can result in sun scalding, epicormic sprouting, and weak branch structure.