TREE SURGEON GUILDFORD
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TREE SURGEON GUILDFORD
Tree Pollarding Guildford
Guildford Tree Pollarding
One of the many tree services we offer is Tree Pollarding. This is the process of improving the life expectancy and overall structure of the tree by pruning or removing the upper area of branches so that the foliage density is increased in this area, all while reducing the size of the tree. This is usually started when the tree is young and continued into older age.
There are many reasons for pollarding trees. This could be to prevent the tree from growing onto structures such as power lines or other man made items, or to prevent the tree from overgrowing its own property onto another surrounding property. In some cases, the branches of the tree may be used for fueling fires or used as fodder to feed animals, and as a result the tree in use forms part of the pollarding process year after year. By pollarding the trees, rather than cutting them down, you have repeat access to the wood year after year, as they regrow each season.
There are many reasons for pollarding trees. This could be to prevent the tree from growing onto structures such as power lines or other man made items, or to prevent the tree from overgrowing its own property onto another surrounding property. In some cases, the branches of the tree may be used for fueling fires or used as fodder to feed animals, and as a result the tree in use forms part of the pollarding process year after year. By pollarding the trees, rather than cutting them down, you have repeat access to the wood year after year, as they regrow each season.
The Tree Pollarding Process
The best time for pollarding to occur is usually any time from late Winter to early Spring. This is when the tree is usually dormant and the foliage cover is far less than in the Summer months. As a result, it is far easier to carry out the tree work during this time period.
The pollarding technique tends to help trees live a longer life because the general weight at the top of the tree is greatly reduced by tidying up the upper branches. As a result, the tree is under far less strain and stress and can grow and develop without being restrained.
The process usually involves selecting a handful of branches that will remain in place to form the shape of the tree. The remaining branches are then completely removed from the tree. The branches that are left in place are then trimmed back to a suitable size and left for new foliage to grow. This process is repeated every few years.
The pollarding technique tends to help trees live a longer life because the general weight at the top of the tree is greatly reduced by tidying up the upper branches. As a result, the tree is under far less strain and stress and can grow and develop without being restrained.
The process usually involves selecting a handful of branches that will remain in place to form the shape of the tree. The remaining branches are then completely removed from the tree. The branches that are left in place are then trimmed back to a suitable size and left for new foliage to grow. This process is repeated every few years.
Topping vs Pollarding
The topping of a tree is usually highly discouraged as it has been known to cause long term damage to the tree, often weakening its structure or in some cases even killing the tree. It is often carried out by home owners, rather than paying for someone to remove the tree and usually involves cutting the tree right back to the top of the trunk.
Pollarding on the other hand is likened more to topiary and considered more of an art form, which requires preparation and is carried out by a qualified arborist.
Pollarding on the other hand is likened more to topiary and considered more of an art form, which requires preparation and is carried out by a qualified arborist.
Our Tree Surgeons Can Help
Our tree surgeons are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the pollarding technique, as they are all professionaly trained. So if you have a tree which you believe could benefit from the tree pollarding process, then we'd love to hear from you.
As with all our consultations, we're more than happy to carry out a free assessment when it comes to tree pollarding, and we'll be able to advise you on the best course of action.
If you're in need of the best tree surgeon in Guildford, please feel free to give us a call and we'll be more than happy to come round to do a free assessment and quote for you right away!
As with all our consultations, we're more than happy to carry out a free assessment when it comes to tree pollarding, and we'll be able to advise you on the best course of action.
If you're in need of the best tree surgeon in Guildford, please feel free to give us a call and we'll be more than happy to come round to do a free assessment and quote for you right away!
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Additional Tree Services We Offer
Along with tree pollarding, we also offer a number of traditional tree services, including tree removal, stump removal or grinding, tree cabling or bracing and even tree trimming or pruning. We also cover a wide area of Surrey, including Guildford, Farnham, Camberley, Alton, Godalming, Woking, Fleet and all surrounding towns.
