Tree Care
Fruit Tree Pruning
Seasonal work to manage shape and encourage balanced growth.
Overview
Fruit trees benefit from seasonal pruning to manage size, encourage balanced growth and maintain a practical shape for harvesting. We work with apples, pears, plums and other common garden fruit trees.
Common reasons for this service
- Fruiting has reduced or become uneven
- A fruit tree has become overgrown or tangled
- Restoring shape to an older tree
- Establishing a young tree's framework
What the work may involve
01 Identifying the tree type and its habit
02 Removing crossing, dead or unproductive wood
03 Opening the canopy for light and air
04 Retaining a practical harvesting height where possible
Benefits
A more manageable tree
Better light and air through the branches
Encouraged, balanced growth
Our working process
01
Enquiry
You tell us about the site and the work needed.
02
Assessment
A site visit is arranged where required to plan the work.
03
Quote
You receive a clear, no-obligation quote.
04
Completion
The work is carried out carefully and the site left tidy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to prune?
Will pruning harm the tree?
Request a Quote
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Tell us a bit about the site and we’ll arrange a visit or reply with an initial estimate. No obligation.