At St George’s Lodge in Weybridge, our expert team reduced the crown of a mature conifer using safe, industry-approved techniques. This careful crown reduction improved light, preserved tree health, and ensured long-term safety—without harmful topping.
Why crown reduction—not topping—is essential for conifers
Tree topping (i.e. removing the leader or cutting into brown wood) is widely regarded as harmful: it disrupts photosynth… https://arborlifetreesurgeons.co.uk/news/2025/08/reducing-top-large-conifer-st-georges-lodge-weybridge/