With Crown
reduction we reduce a certain
percentage of the overall height
and size of the tree by removing
the ends of branches evenly
throughout the crown, leaving
a balanced and maintained
shape. It is a complete crown
treatment and not just a crown
reduction in height with no
regard for the side branches.
It
is normally specified in percentage
terms
that the crown is to be reduced
by. This technique is used
for many reasons such as
to reduce wind resistance,
water
up-take, to control the size
of a tree in a restricted
environment or to allow
more light through.
maintained
shape. It is a complete crown
treatment and not just a crown
reduction in height with no
regard for the side branches.