Particularly in towns and cities, tree pollarding is mostly an aesthetic service, keeping trees at a certain height and standard of tidiness. Pollarding involves removing the main leading stem of a young tree to encourage regrowth. This can be undertaken regularly to pare the regrowth back to the same point, or pollard head.
Without pollarding, trees may grow too tall and unwieldy, which poses problems for both sustainability and public safety. Furthermore, they can block out the light for upper-storey flats and windows, as well as the ground floor. Pollarding can also increase the lifespan of young trees by thinning out the crown weight.
Paying close attention to your needs, our tree surgeons complete all tree pollarding and maintenance work to the highest possible standard. We will also remove all green waste from the site, and we can provide further pollarding every 3 to 5 years as required.
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We prioritize your satisfaction by actively listening and addressing your unique needs. Our certified arborists thoroughly evaluate your trees and property, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.
Our team of certified arborists diligently performs the necessary work, Using effective techniques to ensure that your trees receive the highest level of care they require for their optimal health and vitality.
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Pollarding is the removal of all upper branches to encourage dense new growth from the top of the trunk. When carried out correctly and repeatedly from an early stage, it is a sustainable management technique used for centuries on species like willow, lime and London plane.
Species that respond well to pollarding include willow, lime, London plane, elder, oak and poplar. We assess your tree before recommending this approach as not all species tolerate it.
Typically every 2–5 years depending on the species and the size of growth you want to maintain. We can set up a regular maintenance schedule for you.
Pollarding an established tree that has never been pollarded before carries a higher risk of failure or disease. We assess the tree’s age, health and species before advising whether it is suitable.
If the tree has a TPO or is in a conservation area, you need consent or must give notice before carrying out pollarding work. Qualitree check and manage this process on your behalf.
Cost depends on the size of the tree, species and access. Contact us for a free no-obligation quote.
