Conifer Tree Pruning

newdud · Post by **newdud** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:16 pm

I have a Conifer tree that overhangs from the neighbours garden. It is about 4-5m in height.
The needles drop into my garden and nothing grows underneath.
I would like to prune it back hard !

I was wondering if something like Telescopic Tree Pruner would do the job in cutting it back.

Pic of tree attached.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:59 pm

Two issues here. Do not underestimate the disposal of the green waste and secondly conifers look awful when the green parts are removed in part. I would recommend that you talk to the owner and share the cost of a tree surgeon to do it properly and reduce the height and make it unifrom. They will have a powerful chipper that is needed to reduce the cuttings into a mulch. I would say you are looking at £125 each.

DWD

newdud · Post by **newdud** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:15 pm

The top has been cut a few years ago.
Also the other side is not where near as big as my side, my side faces sun hence grows faster.
I hate the bloody tree !

I am aware there will be lot to get rid off !

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:57 pm

It is not really a DIY job, it needs a tree surgeon. To get it done right you need to do the whole face and that looks at least 30 foot. Anything else is scratching it. They are a bloody pain as the regrowth means that you have to have a cut back every year to stay on top of it unless they hack it back to the main trunk and then it looks unsightly.

DWD