Reasons Not to Top Trees Tree becomes disfigured Bark suddenly exposed to sunlight can become "scorched" Trees ability to create food is diminished The large cuts made when removing major branches are prone to fungal attack New growth is significantly weakened Tree rapidly re-grows resulting in a worse problem

Topping Trees
One of the worst ways to reduce the height of a tree is to simply take the top off. The most obvious disadvantages of this is the appearance with the tree becoming disfigured.

The sudden removal of the shade afforded by the trees crown can result in the remaining bark becoming "scorched" and the large cuts made in removing major branches are prone to insect and fungi attack. By taking off the whole crown the tree's ability to create food is also diminished with the possibility of starvation.

Not immediately apparent is the weakened new growth that will result in a much denser and taller crown in very little time resulting in an even worse problem.

Mortgage Report Service
We offer tree surveys for mortgage applications and can advise on all aspects of tree management and problems.

Fungal Diagnosis
Did you know that not all fungal infections are dangerous to the health of a tree? Let the experts diagnose any diseases you think your tree might have.

Conservation Areas
The designation of a conservation area brings with it restrictions not only on buildings but also the surrounding area. If you live in a conservation area you need permission to take down a large tree.