Beech Pruning - What's Best For The Tree?

[StaffordNomad]

Hey up,

I've got a semi-mature Beech to do some work on. It's a typical case of the owner of a new home wanting it hit hard due to the fact that 'there are leaves in the gutter'. Fortunately it's got a TPO on it so first port of call is to get in touch with the tree officer to ask what they say we can do.

 

I've suggested that a thin would mean that they'd get some dappled shade but I know that Beech suffer from bark scorch if too much light is allowed into the crown so what is the best way to combat this?

 

Any knowledge on Beech pruning techniques will gratefully be accepted.

 

Thanks lads n ladies

[sloth]

Place a leaf guard over the gutter! Chicken wire works well and can bday placed outbof site. Problem solved, tree left as is to avoid endless cost with cyclical re-pruning

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Place a leaf guard over the gutter! Chicken wire works well and can bday placed outbof site. Problem solved, tree left as is to avoid endless cost with cyclical re-pruning

 

What is 'bday placed outbof'?

 

Cyclical repruning is good for business😜👍

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

1) that beech trees cant be pruned is a myth.

2) leaf fall is a common complaint, but not one that can be easily avoided without causing a complete loss of trees in the urban setting.

3) Cyclic pruning maintains size, form and is a service.

[Adam Bourne]

1) that beech trees cant be pruned is a myth.

2) leaf fall is a common complaint, but not one that can be easily avoided without causing a complete loss of trees in the urban setting.

3) Cyclic pruning maintains size, form and is a service.

 

 

Second that.....

[Stubby]

Third that

[Stubby]

What is 'bday placed outbof'?

 

Cyclical repruning is good for business😜👍

 

'bday placed outbof is .....guzurnonplatt gruhungersplud . I thought every one new that .

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

'bday placed outbof is .....guzurnonplatt gruhungersplud . I thought every one new that .

 

the real translation was "can be placed out of site"

 

its kinda the same as 7H15, or 7HA7 if your mind relaxes, spelling and other errors are easy to read through.

Edited September 22, 2012 by Tony Croft aka hamadryad