What is Crown Thinning?
Crown thinning is a tree pruning technique that involves selectively removing some of the smaller branches and foliage within the crown (the upper part of the tree).
The primary goal of crown thinning is to improve the overall health and structure of the tree while maintaining its natural shape.
People often confuse tree reductions and crown thinning:
- Crown thinning focuses on selectively removing smaller branches to improve the tree’s health and structure
- Tree reduction aims to reduce the overall size of the tree’s crown by trimming or removing larger branches.
Both pruning techniques are performed by Green Growth’s trained arborists and tree care experts to ensure the tree’s health and longevity.
The choice between crown thinning and crown reduction depends on the specific needs and objectives of each tree and may vary depending on what the tree owner wishes to achieve with their space.
Crown Thinning Process:
It is important to follow proper procedures to ensure the tree’s health, structure, and aesthetics are improved while maintaining its natural shape.
Here’s an overview of the crown thinning process.
Pre-Assessment: Before starting the crown thinning process, our qualified arborists assess the tree’s condition. We identify any weak, diseased, or crossing branches that need to be removed. This will also determine the tree’s overall health and growth pattern3
Selective Branch Removal: Our Arborists carefully choose which branches to remove from the crown. We typically target smaller, weaker, or dead branches. By strategically thinning the crown, we aim to maintain the tree’s natural shape and ensure a balanced distribution of foliage.
- Removing Green Waste: After crown thinning, the removed branches and foliage are collected and properly disposed of. We hold a full green waste licence and give you the option to keep some wood if you’d wish to.
Free Quotes & Approximate Costs For Crown Thinning:
Free Assessments & Quotes
At the outset, we offer a complimentary quotation for our services.
The pricing is relative to various factors, including the tree’s size, species, location, and the intricacy of the task at hand.
Our commitment is to deliver the most competitive quotes without ever compromising on the safety and quality of our work. Your satisfaction and well-being are paramount to us throughout the entire process.
Expected Costs Per Tree
There are no fixed fees when it comes to any work we undertake.
Each task is thoroughly assessed and we ensure we have the manpower and correct tools to complete them.
Typically, crown thinning can cost between £200 to £800 per tree, depending on factors like tree size, accessibility, safety factors (like road closures) and the amount of work and waste involved.
Large Project Discount
We understand that crown thinning may be part of a bigger project to renovate or rejuvenate your green areas.
We are able to offer discounts for ongoing projects, where the greater the work, the higher the levels of discount.
We love to keep our clients happy and satisfied so we reward loyalty by ensuring our quotes are the most competitive for arboricultural services in the South East.
Green Growth Tree Services is a well-established and qualified team specializing in arboricultural services throughout the South East of the UK.
Our base in Kent allows us to conveniently serve nearby areas, and we are also willing to travel further for projects that require our expertise. Our commitment is to offer competitive quotes, particularly for clients close to our location.
Our comprehensive range of arboricultural services includes tree surgery, landscaping, general garden maintenance, and construction projects such as patios and fencing.
If you need assistance with any of these services, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We provide a free initial assessment and affordable quotations for all work. Our team is eager to help you with your tree and garden needs.
