Year 1
The topped tree is an ugly shrub. The pruned tree's size was reduced,
but its shape and beauty retained
The topped tree is an ugly shrub. The pruned tree's size was reduced,
but its shape and beauty retained
\ Year 6
The topped tree is taller and bushier than ever. The properly pruned tree
is safer and more beautiful, and its size is better controlled
The topped tree is taller and bushier than ever. The properly pruned tree
is safer and more beautiful, and its size is better controlled
Year 3
Fast growing sprouts have sprung from the topped tree in large numbers.
The pruned tree adds growth with more beauty
Fast growing sprouts have sprung from the topped tree in large numbers.
The pruned tree adds growth with more beauty
TOPPING VS PRUNING
TREE TOPPING VS PRUNING
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When trees are topped, they develop very weak"water sprouts." To the
untrained eye, this looks as though the tree is rejuvenating, but suckers don't
develop into adult limbs or even produce enough leaves. They remain weak and
snap off easily in storms.
untrained eye, this looks as though the tree is rejuvenating, but suckers don't
develop into adult limbs or even produce enough leaves. They remain weak and
snap off easily in storms.