Beech crown reduction advice

[Greenhorn]

I've recently been to quote for a job to reduce the crown of a lovely looking copper beech. I've not done a crown reduction before but I'd say 15-20% should be sufficient for this job and go back in a few years to maintain.

 

Couple of questions - are there specific times of year to prune copper beeches, and does anyone have any helpful tips for crown reductions? Also how much would you charge for a job like this?

 

I've attached a picture of the tree in question!

 

Cheers.

 

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[Phil71]

Hi Greenhorn, if you've never done a crown reduction before, I would seriously think of starting on something smaller. Get an experienced subby climber in and learn from them. If you don't know what your doing you could easily end up spoiling the look of this tree. If you do decide to try it, good luck!

[Acg128]

I recon there going to want that tree looking amazing seeing as it's located bang in the middle of the garden so don't you go getting in it of its your first time! Your ruin a tree and you won't get paid... No offence like.

[Greenhorn]

Cheers Phil. Well if anyone would like to help with the job then feel free to PM me..job is in Warwick.

 

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[Phil71]

Put an ad up in the employment section

[Riggerbear]

What's the reason for the reduction ? Also any T.P.O.'s or is it in a conservation area ?

[essential]

if you've never reduced a tree before this is not the tree to start on , reduced well this could come out really well and look great. i'm sorry to say this ,but i'm seeing this more and more , lads who leave college or do a 10 weeker and think they're tree surgeons and can set up a business and start churning out poor quality tree week. I apologize if this doesn't apply to you.

[Greenhorn]

Riggerbear I need to check with the authorities to check first. Reason is just for aesthetics, this also a bit of deadwood within the crown that needs taking out as its next to a sportsfield with people walking underneath it regularly.

 

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[Steve Bullman]

This tree doesn't need anywhere near a 15-20% reduction. If it were my job, I would use the current centre apex as the finished height, and reduce a few of the laterals to form the shape.

[James Atkinson]

Riggerbear I need to check with the authorities to check first. Reason is just for aesthetics, this also a bit of deadwood within the crown that needs taking out as its next to a sportsfield with people walking underneath it regularly.

 

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Where are you based mate?

 

 

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