{"id":97,"date":"2019-07-31T15:35:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T15:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timberlandtreecareindy.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2023-04-18T17:17:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T17:17:58","slug":"what-is-tree-pollarding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberlandtreecareindy.com\/blog\/what-is-tree-pollarding\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Tree Pollarding?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to tree maintenance, the most common method\nfor branch and foliage control is tree trimming. However, there are additional\napproaches that are used in the industry, some of which are recommended, while\nothers are against best practices. These methods include pruning, topping,\nreduction, and a less common approach known as pollarding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to understand the meaning and difference\namong these tree maintenance variations if you are planning to have any tree\nwork done on your property. Not only will it better educate you on the proper needs\nof your landscaping trees, it will give you the knowledge you need to avoid unlicensed\ntree service scammers who use the terms interchangeably to purposely confuse\nand mislead clients, which unfortunately, is more common than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn about tree pollarding, and how it\ndiffers from the other tree services mentioned above.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tree Care Best Practices<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In the tree care industry, there are good, bad, and acceptable\ntree trimming and pruning practices. In fact, the Tree Care Industry\nAssociation (TCIA) developed these standards for proper tree pruning, which are\nused collectively among true professional tree service contractors. These\nstandards are called the ANSI standards, also known as the American National\nStandards Institute A300. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to these standards, there are other acceptable\ntree trimming methods, but this does mean that they are always recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tree Pollarding<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Tree pollarding is considered to be an acceptable approach to\ntree trimming. The process involves removing fundamental branches in order control\nthe shape and size of a tree, perhaps for landscaping architecture, hazard\nabatement, or similar need. It must start when a tree is very young, and\ncontinue once every two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crown Reduction<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Also referred to as tree reduction, this practice is also\nconsidered acceptable, but only under certain circumstances. Such factors that\ninfluence the application of tree reduction include tree species, location, condition,\nand more. The process involves removing a predetermined quantity of branches\nand limbs for the purpose of abating obstructions or improving aesthetics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tree Topping<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Although an offered tree service among several tree care\ncompanies, tree topping is not considered to be an acceptable practice. The\ndramatic cuts made to flatten the top and sides of a tree render it highly vulnerable\nto disease, pests, sunscald, dehydration, and more. This practice is only\nrecommended for dead trees, dying trees, or trees that are causing extreme obstacles\nor safety hazards to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Tree Trimming Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Timberland Tree Care at 317-348-0811<\/strong> to schedule Indianapolis tree trimming<\/a> service for your residential or commercial property. We are licensed and experienced tree care contractors who offer a wide range of professional-level tree work at all scopes. Whether you need a stump removed, or an entire lot cleared, we are the pros to trust for quality work at the right price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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