Crown reduction

The Crown is best described as the expansion of the branch formation from the trunk. It is reduced by cutting the outer stems to secondary growth points, enabling a natural continuation of the branch from season to season.

The recomended crown reduction (depending on specimen and maturity) is in most cases between 20 and 40%. Severe Crown reduction known as Pollarding is the last resort for trees which have outgrown their environment, or require this procedure due to structural damage and weakness through disease or malfunction.