tree pruning advise please

[wayne 4098]

Hi im getting problems from overhanging branches over the top of my fence.Just wanted to no if i cut all branches off that side of the tree would it be damaged?Thanks

[treeseer]

Hi im getting problems from overhanging branches over the top of my fence.Just wanted to no if i cut all branches off that side of the tree would it be damaged?Thanks

 

Probably so; it would help to know your goals and see a picture.

[wayne 4098]

Hi sick of all the sap covering everything underneath the branches.Also rest of bits that fall from them.Thanks

[treequip]

There are a couple of considerations, yes the tree would be damaged, all pruning damages trees but they tolerate it to varying degrees.

 

You should also make sure the tree isn't protected by a Tree Preservation Order or by a Conservation area.

 

In England you have the common law right to cut the branches back to the boundary (subject to the protection mentioned above).

 

The branches belong to the tree owner, if they don't want them you can dispose of them an any way you can conscience, if you return them to the owner be careful not to damage anything.

 

Given the sap issue I am going to guess its a sycamore and its actually the aphids that are causing the problem, pruning back will help but the "honeydew" (read aphid poo) will drift on the slightest breeze.