Tree Pollarding
Tree pollarding is a type of tree pruning which stops a tree from becoming too big for its space.
Are you worried a tree will outgrow its space? If so, Epic Tree Care can advise you whether pollarding is a suitable option for you.
Pollarding is suitable for a variety of species including lime, sycamore, maples, willows, poplars, plane trees and others. It is not suitable for conifers and is normally not suitable for birch, beech and some other broadleaf species. Epic Tree Care provides expert tree advice and pruning in Moray, Banffshire and Aberdeenshire.
If pollarding is not suitable we can suggest other pruning solutions to reduce the size of a tree.
Moray Tree Pollarding Services
Pollarding typically involves pruning all the branches of a tree to the same points on a regular cycle. This reduces the overall height and spread of a without felling the tree.
If your tree has never been pruned before, Epic Tree Care can select the correct pollarding points and carry out this work. It is worth investing in an expert tree surgeon to do this work, as these will be the points the tree is pruned back to for the rest of its life. We will make sure the tree has an appropriate, balanced shape for future pruning.
Once a tree has been pollarded, it should continue to be pollarded on a regular cycle. Epic Tree Care will advise you how frequently your tree should be re-pollarded. Providing expert advice based on tree species, health and location.
Some tree surgeons in northeast Scotland offer tree lopping services. The term tree lopping has no definite meaning in tree surgery. It is often associated with poor pruning practice, leaving misshaped trees and sometimes killing the tree. Expert tree pollarding is not the same as tree lopping. Therefore we always recommend choosing a tree surgeon who understands the difference.
Pollarding in Aberdeenshire
Do you own an old pollard tree which has not been pruned for many years? If so, Epic Tree Care can provide pruning advice and carry out the work in Moray, Banffshire and Aberdeenshire.
Old pollard trees – known as lapsed pollards – need to be pruned with particular skill and care. Lapsed pollard trees also have a particularly high risk of branches splitting out.
If you own an old pollard tree in Moray, Banffshire or Aberdeenshire, please give us a call and we will be happy to give you our expert tree advice.
Is Tree Pollarding the Right Solution?
If you are not sure whether pollarding is the right solution for your trees in North East Scotland, the best thing to do is to get in touch with us and provide us with some basic details of the specimens in question, along with the problems you are currently experiencing. However if you would like to get the facts clear in your head and consider the matter carefully before contacting us, you may find the information below to be of some use. In the next sections, our tree surgeons explain some of the pros and cons associated with tree pollarding, along with some additional points that you may like to consider before deciding what to do.
Pros and Cons of Tree Pollarding
Pollarding is a widely accepted and well established arboricultural practice, employed to help control the size and shape of mature trees. It has many benefits to offer but it’s not always the right solution. Let’s tackle things in reverse order by looking at the negatives first: some reasons that pollarding may be the wrong choice.
Cons of Tree Pollarding
Not all trees are suitable candidates for pollarding. As mentioned above, it is not a good idea to try pollarding birch or beech trees, along with certain other broadleaf species. Most conifers are also unsuitable candidates for this particular procedure. Additionally, you will need to pay for professional help: this is not a procedure that can be performed by unskilled persons.
Pros of Tree Pollarding
Pollarding has many benefits to offer suitable specimens, including a longer lifespan, more sunlight and a reduction in top weight, which makes trees less susceptible to damage during stormy weather.
Additional Points to Consider
In addition to the above-mentioned pros and cons, you may also like to consider any risks to persons or property that your trees may currently pose. If it helps you to reduce the risk of accidental damage and injury on your land, tree pollarding will definitely be a wise investment. If you’re still undecided, please feel free to call and speak to us now.
Testimonials
Trevor Bower2024-06-24I needed to thin an overcrowded small copse at the bottom of my garden. I am so glad I chose Epic Tree Care, as right from the beginning with the visit from Elaine to advise what the best solution would be, to the work being carried out by Jason and his team everything was excellent. The friendly men on site worked professionally and efficiently and with care to avoid any unnecessary damage to remaining trees and fences. They left the site clean and tidy, overall a pleasant experience. I would strongly recommend this company.Gale Solomon2024-06-13Great service with good tidy up, helpful and friendlyRosemary Carroll2024-06-04I recently bought a new home that had very tall, very unkempt hedges and a few rotten and self-seeded trees. Clive and Elaine's team were amazing from start to finish. Elaine came out to assess the job first and I told her my budget. She worked with it to get the maximum amount of work from it, and gave a timescale for the job to be completed by. The team appeared on time at the job and were polite, happy and very informative. They went over the job list to make sure I was happy. Then they got to work. Everything was done to an incredibly high standard. The equipment itself was very impressive. The professionalism of the team was really lovely to see. They even paused at regular intervals to tidy up around them! After they were finished, apart from a couple of pieces of twig that the wind caught, there was no evidence of them having been there! Three trees, one huge laurel type hedge cut back and a whopper of an evergreen hedge completely removed, roots and all, and all done in one day... An absolutely brilliant team. I won't need you again probably, but if I did I wouldn't hesitate to call, and I'll happily recommend you all day long. A trusted and reliable team and a truly epic service, thank you guys!Debra Whelband2024-05-23This company is to be commended! They have all the necessary equipment to make the project as seamless as possible, not to mention the safety gear provided to the staff. Jason was calm, polite and very approachable. Nothing was a problem. They removed a mature Sycamore in poor condition to a habitat stump for the birds and a Crown raise and sympathetic thin of mature Elm tree, which now looks amazing. I enquired about keeping the chippings from this tree and Jason advised to keep it if I had a place to spread it as hard wood timber makes great mulch. Be aware you need to leave it for 12 months if you want to used it around flowers/plants etc. They worked seamlessly and left the place immaculate. Considering the amount of shrubbery this was no mean feat. The costing was very reasonable and to my mind money well spent. Your business model is great!Lisa Rose2024-05-08Very efficient and professional service,excellent communication and friendly staff. Would highly recommend Epic Tree care.Alistair Law2024-05-01excellent advice delivered by a very nice and pleasant and knowledgeable young girlJulia Wright2024-04-02Epic Tree Care have pollarded our big sycamore. They have done an excellent job, very quick and so careful of the surroundings that nothing in the garden was damaged despite the tree being surrounded by borders, sheds and garages. Thank you, guys and thank you, Elaine for the excellent customer service, it has been a good experience from the beginning to the end.Lee Halsall2024-03-20Efficient , professional and affordable . They have the right equipment to carry out any felling and trimming leaving hardly a trace that they’ve been .A Webster2024-02-22Big thanks to Epic Tree Care for their exceptional service in removing a tree and stump from my garden. Their professionalism, efficiency, and tidy work were top-notch. Highly recommend their skilled team for anyone in need of tree services!Rhona Watson2023-11-05Carefully assessed the work to be done and promptly quoted. Agreed dates for the work to be done and came when they said. Carried out the work exactly as agreed. Team was organised and hard working. Tidied up well once the work was completed. I was particularly impressed with the stump removal and the care taken to make sure I was happy with the finished shape of the trimmed trees. Cost seemed high until I saw how many workers were in the team, what work was actually involved, how much wood had to be disposed of and the amount of equipment involved. I was completely satisfied with the work done and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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Inspection
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Professional Tree Inspection | Lantra Professional Tree Inspection |
| Lifting Equipment | City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment | |
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Base
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Woodchipper | Lantra Woodchippers |
| Stumpgrinder | Lantra Stumpgrinders | |
| Chainsaw | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting | |
| Chainsaw | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Ground Based Chainsaw Operator | |
| Chainsaw (200-380mm) | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Felling Small Trees up to 380mm | |
| Chainsaw (over 380) | City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm | |
| Windblow | City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw | |
| Assisted Fell | City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Assisted Fell Operations | |
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Working at Height
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Rescue | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue |
| Chainsaw | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness | |
| Chainsaw | City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Tree Pruning | |
| Chainsaw | City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques | |
| Rigging | City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging | |
| Utilities | Utility Arboriculture | City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Utility Arboriculture Basic Electrical Knowledge |
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Machinery
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Chokerman – Skyline | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Chokerman |
| Base Skidder | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Skidder | |
| Forwarder | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Forwarder | |
| Mulcher | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Flail/Mulcher | |
| Felling | City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Felling | |
| First Aid | First Aid | Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry |