Monterey cypress reduction %

[Boy English]

Evening all, ive been and looked at a large Monterey Cypress today.. I was wondering if anyone could let me know how they cope with reductions ?.. the trees around 70ft good and healthy but is overpowering the garden,

 

Any advice on a rather harsh but safe percentage? or is it best to remove a little each year?

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi there,

 

I've limited (previous) expereince with MCs but, bearing in mind it's a fairly vigorous species and presuming it has good individual vitality with no too much Coryneum Canker, it should tolerate upto a 30% crown volume reduction (remembering that accroding to BS3998 (2010) this roughly equate to a 12% linear length and should be specified as such.)

 

As with all tree pruning, ideally, should you wish to exceed this amount then a phased approach is often best.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[tommer9]

At 70ft could you not crown raise and thin, and do as minimal a reduction as possible?

[TerryTibbs]

100%, reduced from base if applicable!

[scottythepinetree]

Leave a wee bit of green on all round, will be fine. lol.

You can go pretty hard on them in my experience and they will survive. Go too hard and they will look pants though.

[brothergrim]

Hi there,

 

I've limited (previous) expereince with MCs but, bearing in mind it's a fairly vigorous species and presuming it has good individual vitality with no too much Coryneum Canker, it should tolerate upto a 30% crown volume reduction (remembering that accroding to BS3998 (2010) this roughly equate to a 12% linear length and should be specified as such.)

 

As with all tree pruning, ideally, should you wish to exceed this amount then a phased approach is often best.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Cheers..

Paul

 

another excellent piece of info

[welwell]

At 70ft could you not crown raise and thin, and do as minimal a reduction as possible?

 

Second that.

[Boy English]

Thanks for the advice everyone.. talked options through with customer today and were all happy.. just got to wait and see if quotes accepted:001_smile:

[welwell]

Thanks for the advice everyone.. talked options through with customer today and were all happy.. just got to wait and see if quotes accepted:001_smile:

 

So, what did you suggest ?

[Boy English]

Second that.

 

ive talked them through both procedures (lift & thin or reduction) gave a quote for both so they have the option..

 

they were asking if i would have it down!! but with the only access being a personal gate 100yds away im keen on leaving as much standing as possible..