A live oak canopy that has not been thinned in years can actually work against a home's appraisal instead of for it. Appraisers and buyers alike tend to read a heavy, overgrown canopy as deferred maintenance and a future expense.
Selective thinning opens the canopy, reduces wind resistance, and lets more light reach the lawn and landscaping underneath, all of which read as a well kept property rather than a liability.
It is a different conversation than removal. Most mature live oaks just need structural pruning to look intentional and healthy instead of heavy and neglected.
If you are planning to sell or just want your yard to look its best, would a canopy thinning be worth scheduling before you list?
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