Recent work

Eucalyptus repollard

Before

After

Repollarded back to the previous reduction points, removing 1–1.5m of new growth. The tree was left with a natural shape and clear, healthy growth points. Debris removal was included.

Indicative price £350 Why prices vary

Silk tassel bush (Garrya elliptica) — 20% trim

Before

After

Trimmed into a tight ball while retaining some of its flower catkins. Debris removal was included.

Indicative price £200 Why prices vary

Purple-leaf plum — 40% reduction

Before

After

A 40% crown reduction, carried out at the customer’s request to let more light into the garden. The options and trade-offs were talked through beforehand, and the crown was then lifted 3–5m above ground level. Debris removal was included.

Indicative price £300 Why prices vary

Prunus and bay reductions — one garden

Two trees in the same garden were worked on during one visit. Sharing access, setup and debris removal kept the combined price to £350.

Prunus — 30% crown reduction

Before

After

A 30% crown reduction with a formal but natural-looking shape. The crown was lifted to provide clearance for the shrubs below. Debris removal was included.

Bay reduction

Before

After

Reduced in height and spread into a tight domed shape, making it easier to maintain and keep in shape in future. Debris removal was included.

Combined indicative price £350 (prunus £200 · bay £150, including debris removal) Why prices vary

Copper beech — 15% crown thin

Before

After

The council did not approve a reduction but accepted a crown thin to bring more light to the house and garden. The £950 price reflected the time needed for the application, the size of the tree, the amount of climbing involved, the care needed to thin it properly and the long drag required to remove the debris. Debris removal was included.

Indicative price £950 Why prices vary