A Springfield homeowner reached out concerned about a large oak with heavy limbs extending directly over the driveway, worried it was only a matter of time before something gave way.
An on-site assessment found the tree itself was structurally sound, but the outer canopy had grown top-heavy over the years, putting excess weight on limbs that overhung the pavement below.
Rather than remove a healthy, mature oak, our certified arborists performed a targeted crown reduction, thinning and shortening the overextended limbs to reduce weight and wind resistance while preserving the tree's shape and health.
The driveway is clear, the oak is still standing, and the homeowner kept a tree that had been part of the property for decades.
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