Some of the biggest shade trees around Winston-Salem and Clemmons have canopies so thick you can barely see sky through them. That density looks lush in summer, but it also turns the crown into a sail in strong wind and gives ice more surface to grab onto in winter.
Crown thinning is a pruning technique that selectively removes smaller interior branches throughout the canopy, rather than cutting the tree back from the outside. Our crew focuses on crossing and rubbing limbs, weak or crowded growth, and dead wood, opening the crown so wind and light can pass through while the tree keeps its natural shape.
Thinning is not the same as topping, which leaves stubs and weak regrowth. It's a lighter touch that reduces stress on the main limbs going into winter, lets more light reach the lawn and beds below, and improves air flow through the crown. Late fall is a good time for it, since the branch structure is easy to see after leaf drop.
Is there a tree on your property that's grown so thick you can't see through it anymore?
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A real before/after pair of a dense shade tree canopy before and after thinning, ideally shot from the same angle with sky visible through the crown afterward. An in-progress climber shot would also work well. Authentic photos of real Spartan crews and job sites are strongly preferred over stock images.
Canva text suggestion: "Let the Wind Pass Through" or "Thinner Crown, Less Winter Stress"