Tag: Tree Surgery

Leylandii hedge dead spots

Unfortunately this leylandii hedge has been trimmed passed the last growing point. Leylandii will not reshoot growth once cut passed this point so the hedge will have permanent, unsightly ‘dead spots’.

The owners decided to totally remove this part of the hedge and replant. New planting should be ideally done in the colder months of October-March.  Planting in the warmer months will require regular watering especially in the growing season for the first year.

Leylandii (xCupressocyparis leylandii) is one of the fastest growing hedge plants (approx 90cm per year!) and is ideal for a dense, quick growing, cost effective evergreen hedge.

Evergreen hedges can offer not only a visual all-year-round- screen, a noise reduction from roads and a good wind break.  The key to a healthy, dense leylandii hedge is to carry out regular trims (twice yearly) always leaving growth behind the trim.

Oak Leaf Tree Surgery can give you a Free, No Obligation Norfolk Tree Surgery Quote  – 07920 067617
simon@oakleaftrees.co.uk

Video – felling of a tall, mature tree

This large tree was felled by Simon in the open Norfolk countryside. Trees can hold tonnes of weight and need the technical know-how to remove them safely. Ground crews play an important part safe guarding the ground areas.

Norfolk Arb terminology explained

Arboriculture or ‘arbThrough the canopy of Oak Leaf Trees an expert tree care company in Norfolk‘ terminology can seem puzzling when it talks of things like ‘technical crown reductions’, here’s a few of the most common technical tree surgery procedures…

  1. Crown Reduction is where pruning work manages the size and shape of the whole tree by correct technical pruning. This pruning reduces end weight of limbs. Trees that are diseased or decayed can break apart or split. This tree surgery can help retain the tree safely for longer and is routinely recommended for trees near highways or in public spaces.
  2. Every tree and species is different, Fruit Trees particularly benefit from the Selective Reduction and Thinning pruning techniques which include the removal of sub dominant or weak branches. This opens the tree to light and air flow.  Improving the correct growth and helping increase fruit yields.
  3. Formative Pruning improves the structural form of a tree which will establish a good solid framework for the future health of the tree. This helps young and poorly maintained trees re-establish good form.
  4. Pollarding totally transforms the shape and visual look of a tree. Pollarding dates back hundreds of years and was used to harvest the new straight growing branches.  This technique is still used today as it maintains a trees size and looks visually appealing.
  5. Removing dead and dying branches or ‘Deadwooding‘ improves the trees appearance, makes the tree safer and can promote new healthy regrowth.
  6. Tree Felling or dismantling needs a qualified tree surgeon.  Trees can hold tons of timber in their limbs which needs to be carefully and expertly removed to avoid damage to person and property.  We carry £5 million pound Public Liability Insurance and have over 16 years of professional experience felling and removing trees of all sizes.

Simon Gerrard from Oak Leaf Tree Surgery is able to assess your tree and give options to achieving the best results safely.  Text or Give us a Bell Now for your Free No Obligation Tree Felling and Tree Cutting Quote  – 07920 067617
simon@oakleaftrees.co.uk