Deadwood & Hazardous Limb Removal
Removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches is essential for safety and tree health. We identify and remove:
✔ Dead & dying limbs – Preventing fall hazards before storms hit.
✔ Cracked or weak branches – Eliminating liability risks over driveways, sidewalks, and structures.
✔ Limbs near power lines or homes – Cutting back branches that pose a risk to buildings or utilities.
Ideal for: Homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and utility companies needing preventative maintenance.
Crown Reduction & Thinning (Alternative to Tree Topping!)
Crown reduction is the proper way to reduce tree height without causing damage.
✅ Carefully removes select limbs to lower the height
✅ Maintains natural structure & aesthetics
✅ Prevents overgrowth near buildings & power lines
✅ Unlike topping, it doesn’t create weak, fast-growing sprouts
This is the best alternative for trees that have outgrown their space but need to be retained.
Canopy Lifting & Clearance Pruning
Does your tree’s canopy block visibility, driveways, or sidewalks? Our pruning can:
✔ Raise the tree’s lower limbs to increase clearance
✔ Improve street visibility & pedestrian safety
✔ Prevent branches from obstructing signs, driveways, and structures
✔ Improve light penetration for lawns & gardens below the tree
Common for: Urban trees, roadside trees, and commercial landscapes needing better clearance.
Fruit Tree Pruning & Ornamental Tree Shaping
Fruit trees and ornamental species require specialized pruning for optimal health. We prune:
✔ Apple, pear, cherry, plum trees for stronger fruit production
✔ Japanese maples & decorative trees for aesthetic shape and balance
✔ Hedge & shrub maintenance for a manicured landscape
Perfect for: Backyard orchards, estates, parks, and properties with ornamental landscaping.
Stump Grinding
We offer stump grinding services to remove any unsightly or hazardous stumps from your property, leaving you with a clean and safe landscape.
Our Pruning Process: What to Expect
✅ Expert Tree Evaluation – We assess your tree’s health, growth pattern, and structural integrity.
✅ Precision Cuts for Maximum Benefit – Every cut is made with long-term tree health in mind—no unnecessary limb removal.
✅ No Topping – Ever! – Unlike some companies, we follow arborist best practices and never use harmful practices.
✅ Clean-Up Included – We remove all pruned branches and leave your yard clean and tidy.
Why Tree Topping is NOT the Answer
Some customers ask us to “cut their trees in half” believing it will control size. However, topping is one of the worst things you can do to a tree.
🚨 Topping causes:
❌ Rapid, weak regrowth – The tree sends out fast-growing sprouts that are structurally weak.
❌ Higher risk of storm damage – These weak branches are prone to breakage in high winds.
❌ Increased disease & decay – Cutting large limbs opens the tree up to rot, fungi, and pests.
❌ Shortened tree lifespan – Topped trees are stressed, unhealthy, and die much sooner.
Instead, we offer crown reduction pruning, which preserves the tree’s health while keeping it safely maintained.
How Often Should You Prune Your Trees?
• Young trees – Every 1-3 years for proper shaping & training.
• Mature trees – Every 3-5 years for health maintenance & risk reduction.
• Hazardous trees – Immediate pruning if dead or weak limbs pose a threat.
Book Your Professional Tree Pruning Today!
Give your trees the care they deserve with expert pruning by certified professionals.
📞 Call Zack at 519-706-TREE
🌎 Visit GreyBruceTree.ca for more details