Canopy Raising
Lifting the lower canopy by removing the bottom branches, for clearance over driveways, roofs, walkways, and sight lines.
Canopy raising means removing the lower branches, from the ground up to a set level, while leaving the crown above untouched. It might be one tree, or several raised to about the same height so they match. Beyond opening up an area or a view, it can hand a yard back to you when low limbs have filled it in. Raising the canopy off the ground also reduces ladder fuel, the low growth that lets a fire climb from the ground into the tree.
Common questions
How high can you raise a canopy?
As a rule we leave well over half the live crown on the tree to keep the tree healthy. Big lifts are better spread across two seasons.
Will raising the canopy hurt the tree?
Not if it's done in moderation. Taking too many limbs off at once can stress the tree, so we raise only as far as it can handle.
Can you give me back my yard or view?
Yes, canopy raising pulls the branches up from the area you would typically walk through, and it opens up the view, providing a cleaner aesthetic.
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