Swamp Cypress crown reduction

[P.cols]

Hi all,

Has anyone had any experience reducing the crown of a Swamp Cypress?

I looked at one on a job the other day which has been reduced in the past, around 4-5 years ago going by the re-growth.

Very little to no growth points where the old cuts are, it will almost be a bit of a pollard if I follow the old line.

Do you think it will respond ok to this or should I be taking less off and go back to growth points?

Thanks in advance!

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Whilst, generally, "less is more", i.e. BS3998 (but the customer often won't agree) it's reasonable to assume it will tolerate a repeat performance, i.e. "a bit of a pollard" as you describe.

 

Being deciduous, generally late Spring / early Summer would be best time to prune, and/or phase the work, if you have any concerns perhaps (obviously need the client 'on board' for this as extra time / costs involved.)

 

Such a shame to reduce a SC but if it's been done before then the way is paved.

 

ATB

Paul

 

[Mick Dempsey]

Got a bloke on another thread (Mark Yeater) telling us Autumn is the best time.

 

Edited November 30, 2021 by Mick Dempsey