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Which Type of Pruning Does Your Tree Need?
Caring for trees goes far beyond looks. The right pruning improves the appearance, encourages healthy growth, and prevents risks, especially in a city like Sydney, where climate and species require special attention.
Not sure which type of pruning is right for your garden or property? Here’s a clear and simple guide to help:
- Thinning Pruning
Let your tree breathe.
This method reduces the density of the canopy, allowing more sunlight and airflow through the branches. Perfect for large, dense trees.
Benefits:
- Improves air circulation
- Reduces risk of disease
- Maintains the tree’s natural shape
- Shaping or Formative Pruning
For trees that look their best.
Want to give your tree a more balanced and attractive appearance? Shaping is ideal for ornamental trees or young ones that need guidance to grow strong and straight.
Best for:
- Enhancing landscaping
- Directing young tree growth
- Tidying up uneven new shoots
- Rejuvenation Pruning
When your tree needs a fresh start.
If your tree looks tired, leggy or overgrown, rejuvenation pruning can help bring it back to life by encouraging strong, new growth.
Pro tip:
Best done in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant.
- Deadwooding
Safety comes first.
Dead branches can fall at any moment, especially after storms. Removing them is key to avoiding accidents and keeping the tree healthy.
Ideal for:
- Risk prevention
- Trees near homes, footpaths or vehicles
- Regular maintenance
- Crown Reduction
For trees that have outgrown their space.
If a tree is too tall or touching wires, roofs or buildings, crown reduction is a smart solution. It reduces the tree’s height and spread in a controlled and healthy way.
Important:
Never remove more than 20% of the crown this helps avoid stressing the tree.
Your Garden Deserves Expert Care.
Every tree has its own story. And every pruning job should respect its species, age, and the surrounding space. If you’re not sure what your tree needs, we’re here to help.
At Home Tree Services, we offer tailored, safe, and professional pruning focused on the health of your trees and the beauty of your outdoor space.
