pruning trees

Pruning an apple tree (genus Malus)

Apple tree before and after winter pruning

Here we’re pruning an apple tree. We did this in winter when it was dormant. Over time apple trees can become overly congested. We have thinned the tree’s canopy by pruning back to significant branches, maintaining a natural shape. As

Pruning a holly tree (genus Ilex)

Here are the before and after photos showing our work pruning a holly tree. The customer understandably felt the tree was getting too big for the front garden, taking too much light from it and the houses. Also, the (prickly)