Pollarding

Pollarding

Pollarding is a pruning technique used by tree surgeons to keep trees and shrubs at a manageable height .

It is the process of removing the branches of a tree back to the trunk, leaving just three to five short branches.

The technique is commonly used on Ash, Limes, Elms, Oaks, Eucalyptus.

Pollarding is recommended annually to maintain the tree and it heathy shape.
Reasons for Pollarding
  • To maintain the tree at a certain height
  • Aesthetics – keeping the tree in a pleasing shapes
  • To stop the tree from damaging buildings
  • To prevent intrusion on power cables
  • To reduce water intake to minimise subsidence
  • The amount of shade below the tree is reduced
  • Pollarding promotes lateral branch growth
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