Helping You Make the Right Choice
If you know even the slightest thing about tree surgery, chances are you have heard the terms pollarding and coppicing. In fact, they are often mentioned alongside each other, and this can make many people think that they are interchangeable. They are actually two very different forms of tree surgery, and luckily for you, we specialise in them!
As some of the leading tree surgeons in Rayleigh, we are here to tell you everything you need to know about pollarding and coppicing. This will allow you to make the best possible choice for your trees.
Pollarding
Pollarding is one of the oldest types of pruning and was even carried out in Ancient Rome! It keeps trees at a smaller size than they would grow to naturally and is normally started once the tree has reached a certain height. If it is then carried out on a yearly basis from that point onwards, the tree will stay at that desired size.
Coppicing
Let’s turn to coppicing now. This is another pruning technique that has been used throughout history, and it sees a tree cut down to ground level. This results in the regeneration of new stems from the stump. Trees should be coppiced just before they come into active growth. Don’t worry, we can advise you on when this will be.
Which one is best?
Neither one is better than the other; it’s just a matter of what is the best choice for your tree. If you have a tree that would naturally be too big for the space that it is in, then pollarding is the right pruning method for you. It can also reduce the shade cast by a tree, making it a great choice if light is a concern in your garden.
Coppicing is a good move for those looking to generate new stems or encourage larger leaves, depending on the species of tree. It’s a drastic pruning technique, but it can work wonders and really rejuvenates and renovates old trees and shrubs, along with hedging plants.
Helping you choose
Whether you know what you want or you aren’t sure if pollarding or coppicing is the right choice for your tree, we can help. We have plenty of experience with both types of pruning and will quickly be able to tell you which one is the best option. You can also count on work carried out to a high standard, with the health of your tree at the forefront throughout the entire process. All of this comes at some of the best rates in this part of Essex.
Talk to us
Want to find out more about pollarding and coppicing, and how they could be used in your garden? Then get in touch today. It doesn’t matter if you need help with just one tree or several; we will ensure that they all get the care that they deserve.
