Crown thinning is a tree pruning technique that involves selectively removing small branches and foliage from the outer canopy of a tree. The goal of crown thinning is to reduce the density of the tree’s foliage and to increase the amount of sunlight and air that can penetrate the tree’s crown.
During crown thinning, Galway Tree Surgeons will typically remove branches that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any weak, diseased, or dead branches. We will also selectively remove branches that are growing towards the center of the tree or are otherwise contributing to a dense and congested crown.