Should I have my tree topped or pruned properly?
Have it pruned properly. Topping, meaning cutting the main stems straight across to a height, leaves stubs that regrow weakly and rot, and the Arboricultural Association warns that removing large amounts of wood and foliage puts a tree under significant stress. A crown reduction or thinning keeps the tree's shape, takes off less, and Checkatrade puts the average crown reduction at £500 per tree.
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