Tree Topping

[Slacky2]

Likely to be leylandi or the like, in which case reducing them in height would be fine, but the sides should also be trimmed, pics will tell all.

 

Ok ill post some this weekend when i get home

 

Slacky2

[Marc Lewis]

Not quite sure. all i know is that they are evergreen.

 

sorry i know that doesn't really help

 

It does.

 

My guess is same as many others I'm sure..

[Marc Lewis]

Fire wood, I should think.

 

It's going to be a warm winter

 

quite likely

[treequip]

Lets assume its leylandii or similar and not forget that any active nests are protected

[Slacky2]

Lets assume its leylandii or similar and not forget that any active nests are protected

 

So if it is a leylandii and there are no active nests then it is alright to just cut the top off and tidy it up a bit

 

slacky2

[treequip]

So if it is a leylandii and there are no active nests then it is alright to just cut the top off and tidy it up a bit

 

slacky2

 

They are tolerant of all but the most brutal "pruning"

 

Be careful getting out of your depth happens quick and it always hurts

[Jamie_tardi]

Unless you know what your doing don't start climbing chap, if it goes all Pete tong and the top falls the wrong way or you slip etc and you haven't got any ropes it's gonna fast drop too the ground. But if it is a leylandii they are fine too top... Or better too remove as they are bloody horrible

[Slacky2]

They are tolerant of all but the most brutal "pruning"

 

Be careful getting out of your depth happens quick and it always hurts

 

Ok. thanks

 

Slacky2

[Slacky2]

Unless you know what your doing don't start climbing chap, if it goes all Pete tong and the top falls the wrong way or you slip etc and you haven't got any ropes it's gonna fast drop too the ground. But if it is a leylandii they are fine too top... Or better too remove as they are bloody horrible

 

I have plenty of ropes and safety equipment to use as a am an avid climber. However, i have access to a boom lift. That is how I was planning to do it.

 

Slacky2

[wicklamulla]

smash 'em to hell.