When a tree is young, you should think about how it will grow over the next five, ten, twenty years or more, and this begins with Formative Pruning. Whilst it is immature, you can help it develop into a stronger, more balance and well-shaped specimen – preventing future (and sometimes costly) major tree surgery.

Naturally, over time, your tree will form into its adult shape but as in most urban settings, this means that it will probably outgrow the space that it was originally intended for.

By carrying out Formative Pruning (with knowledgeable, selective branch removal) our tree surgeons can train and assist the tree’s development and structure – allowing it to grow into a well shaped and healthy tree.

Formative pruning is particularly useful for fruit trees, enabling the stronger branches to support their crops.