Pruned Right.
Grows Right.

Pruning is one of the most important things you can do for a tree, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Poor cuts, wrong timing, removing too much or too little: all of these put a tree under stress and can accelerate decline. We prune to a standard that gives the tree the best chance of recovering cleanly and growing well.

All our pruning work follows BS 3998, the British Standard for tree work. That means cuts are made to the correct position at a suitable lateral branch or growing point, no stubs, no flush cuts, no tearing. The tree can compartmentalise correctly and close over the wound in time.

Types of Pruning We Carry Out

• Formative pruning: establishing good structure on young trees before problems develop
• Crown lifting: removing lower branches to increase clearance beneath the canopy
• Crown thinning: selective removal of internal branches to improve light and airflow
• Crown cleaning: removing dead, diseased, crossing or rubbing branches
• Fruit tree pruning: winter and summer pruning to improve cropping and shape
• Vista pruning: targeted removal to open up specific sightlines or views
• Amenity pruning: regular maintenance to keep trees healthy and well-presented

When Should You Prune?

Timing depends on the species. Most deciduous trees are best pruned in late autumn or winter when they're dormant: wounds close faster and disease risk is lower. Some species, like cherry and plum, are better pruned in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf fungus. We'll advise on the right timing for your specific tree before any work starts.

“A good prune now saves a difficult job later. We'd rather help customers get ahead of a problem than show up after it's escalated.”

Jack, Founder, I Am Lumberjack