Topping a tree looks like a fast fix. It's not. ✂️🌳
Cutting off the whole top forces weak, fast-growing shoots right at the cut, which actually makes a tree more hazardous over time, not less. Proper crown reduction gets you the height and clearance you want without wrecking the tree's structure.
Thinking about a big pruning job? Link in bio for a free estimate done the right way.
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A carousel comparing a properly pruned tree crown to an example of topping damage, or a photo of a crew performing selective pruning at height.
Canva text suggestion: "Topping Isn't Pruning" or "Prune Smart, Not Short"