Crown cleaning removes dead, broken, and crossing limbs from mature shade trees before winter wind and snow load put them to the test. The weeks around leaf drop are a practical time for it, since deadwood becomes easier to see as the canopy thins.
Unlike topping, crown cleaning removes only what the tree needs, with each cut made just outside the branch collar so the wound can seal. Crossing limbs that rub through bark are corrected before they invite decay, and the healthy structure of the tree is left in place. Weakly attached sprouts can be thinned during the same job.
Greg Smith Tree Service performs crown cleaning across Franklinville, Williamstown, Sicklerville, and Gloucester County. A 75-foot bucket truck reaches tall oak and maple canopies, and a spider lift fits through a 36-inch gate for backyard trees. Every branch is chipped and the property is left clean.
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Real action shot of the 75-foot bucket truck working in the canopy of a large oak or maple, or the spider lift set up in a backyard. A before/after of a canopy with deadwood removed is ideal if available. Authentic job photos strongly preferred over stock imagery.
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