TREE TRIMMING SERVICES

The type of tree trimming we do depends on the condition of your tree and what you're trying to accomplish. Generally, it'll fall into one of these options.

Trimming For Crown Reduction

Trees that have been left to grow naturally can sometimes get too tall, too wide or too thick for the space in which they're planted. If you don't want to cut down the tree, then crown reduction may be an option. This type of trimming reduces the overall size of the tree by removing up to a quarter of the foliage from the end of each branch. This isn't the same as "shearing" a tree - it's precision work that cuts each branch at just the right spot.

Trimming To Shape A Tree

Crown shaping is not usually done on larger trees, but it can be helpful with smaller trees, such as flowering ornamentals and fruit trees. A plant that has never been properly trimmed is most likely out of proportion and is at risk of losing its natural form forever.

Trimming For Crown Thinning

If there isn't enough sunlight and air flow through the center of the tree, or if there are structural defects or competition between branches in the tree, we may recommend crown thinning. By carefully removing selected branches throughout the tree, we can restore balance to the tree and open it up to stimulate interior growth and reduce wind resistance (which is good for when storms come through).

Trimming For Crown Raising/Lifting

If you're having difficulty walking or driving under a tree on your property, lifting the tree canopy may be a good option. Crown raising involves removing selected lower branches to provide clearance to a specified height. This type of trimming should, if possible be carried out before a tree reaches maturity in order to avoid large wounds.

Trimming To Enhance Your View

If your tree has grown so much that it's blocking your view, we can selectively thin the framework of limbs or specific areas of the crown to allow or enhance your view. Essentially, we open a “window” through the trees for a view.

Trimming To Clean Up A Tree

Trees are living organisms. And like all living things they can be damaged, get sick, and eventually die. We trim out broken, dead or dying, or diseased branches to leave only healthy tree parts. Plus, we remove anything that shouldn't be there, like excessive ivy or other climbing plants, nails, unused or broken cabling, rope swings, and more.

We Don't Top Trees

Green Vista follows industry standards and best practices for tree trimming. That's why we don't top trees - not only is it detrimental to the health of the tree, it also creates a dangerous tree that looks ugly. To learn more about why we don't top trees, here's a good article to check out.