What is “Pollarding”?
Pollarding is a form of pruning that helps maintain tree sizes, overall height and shape, instead of the size to which it would naturally grow.
It can assist with creating better, more attractive foliage as well as maintain a better overall aesthetic or keep a tree or shrub to a specific size.
Pruning is the more generalised term for cutting tree limbs to control growth, whereas pollarding is more specific.
Pollarding involves cutting branches back, almost to the trunk, encouraging the tree to produce a dense, ball-shaped canopy.
It provides a really attractive look and ideally should be maintained annually.
Does My Tree Need Pollarding?
The first thing to ensure is that your tree has reached the desired height and is mature enough to start pollarding.
This centuries-old technique is usually best done when a tree is at least 6 feet (approx 2 metres) tall but you may wish to have a more towering pollarded tree.
Because the process initially involves taking the branches way down to the trunk, it will take a year or so to grow back and start taking the shape you aim for. This timeframe will vary between different tree species so we’d always advise you to get expert advice from a reputable tree surgeon like our team at Green Growth.
Ongoing pollarding maintenance will vary between the species of tree but it will usually require annual or once every two years pruning to keep a particular size or if you are doing it to produce wood you can use or purely for aesthetic reasons then pollarding every five years should be fine.
The team at Green Growth Tree Services are experts when it comes to pollarding, providing a wide range of arboricultural services across the South East of the UK.
Our passion is the conservation of trees and maintaining their health, as well as making them fit the aesthetics of their surroundings.
An expertly-pollarded tree is not just good for the tree but it will add instant curb appeal and allow more space and light into areas that require it.
Our team are based in the heart of Kent, covering a wide area across the South East of England. We can, however, work further afield upon request.
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quotation today!
Do You Need A Tree Pollarding?
Pollarding can be a relatively inexpensive way to add life to a try, encourage more attractive growth and make better use of the space surrounding it.
Green Growth Tree Services offer free quotations across the South East of the UK, with unmatched quality of service and thousands of happy customers.
We’re qualified and experienced to provide the best advice and make the process easy from enquiry to cleaning up!
Free Quotations
We’re happy to provide a completely free assessment and offer advice ensuring pollarding is the best course of action and provide a free quotation.
Our priority is always the conservation of the trees and what will prolong their lifespan and overall health. Pollarding is a great way of ensuring that.
So you can rest assured that we will always look after your pocket whilst we look after the trees.
Tree Size & Access
It’s not always convenient getting to a tree in order to carry out the work.
We make the process simple, by quoting for the actual work involved. Smaller trees, that are more accessible to work on will always work out cheaper than large trees in hard-to-access areas.
Though we look to be competitive, we’ll never compromise on safety or take shortcuts to get the job done.
Waste & Extra Services
Chopping down branches will make a mess. We always work hard to clear up the area we’ve worked in, removing any waste and disposing of it with our green waste licence.
If you require work alongside our pollarding service then please feel free to let us know and we’ll aim to provide a very competitive quotation.
Our services extend from tree surgery and surveys to all manner of garden work.