What you need to know about tree pollarding from Tree Guys

Pollarding is a pruning system of tree cutting where the upper branches of a tree are removed, promoting a dense head of foliage and branches. Pollarding trees has been common in Europe since medieval times and is practised today in urban areas worldwide including in London, primarily to maintain trees at a predetermined height.

As part of our surgeons will be able to advise you about the types of trees that do well as pollards, these include broadleaved species such as beeches, oaks, maples, horse chestnuts, limes and a few conifers such as yews are also suitable.