Worcester has a lovely mix of riverside homes, period houses and big suburban gardens, and its trees are a large part of the character. They need looking after, though. We prune willows, mature garden trees and ornamentals, taking out deadwood, easing overweight branches and keeping the crown clear of roofs and wires.
Each tree is different, so we start by looking at it from the ground and from within the crown. Then we tell you what we think is needed, and carry out just that, leaving a clean, natural shape.
Close to the River Severn and the meadows, the ground is damp and willows grow fast. Their branches can become long and brittle, and they sometimes split in wet or windy weather. We shorten the long limbs, thin the crown and cut out weak wood, so the tree is lighter and stronger. We also check how the trunk looks near the base.
Trees by the water often shade the bank and a lot of the garden. Careful pruning lets some light return without taking away the tree's value as shelter or habitat. Worcester gardens near the river can be soft underfoot, so we take care with how we bring in our kit. Any ivy or hollow sections get a note in our advice to you.
Period houses in Worcester often stand beside trees that have been there much longer than the current owners. Large suburban gardens can carry several big trees at once. We prioritise safety first, removing deadwood and hazards, and then work on balance, so the crown looks even from the house and from the road. Large gardens give us room to work, but we still protect the lawn and borders before we start.
Where a tree has grown into the house, a power line or a neighbour's property, we take branches back to give a proper gap. We prefer to do this in stages, instead of one big cut. It gives the tree time to adjust and avoids shock, which matters for older specimens. You can follow the plan and the order of work at every stage.
Parts of Worcester are conservation areas, which means notice to the council before pruning certain trees. We can help you check this before we start. Nesting birds are also protected, so we look for nests and wait where necessary. We also cover Droitwich, Kempsey and Powick. Tell us about your Worcester tree and we can plan the work together.
Based in Hall Green, so we are never far from the gardens we work in.
We look at the job before we price it, so you know what is involved.
Branches, clippings and rubbish from our jobs are cleared and the garden left tidy.
Call, or send photos on WhatsApp, and we will come back to you.
Tree PruningA climber cut back a tall garden tree in spring, shortening one of its stems and thinning the top of the crown.
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Tree PruningTall trees at the end of gardens beside a canal were reduced in height by climbers working in winter.
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Tree PruningThree tall garden conifers trimmed into neat, tapered shapes along a fence, with fresh mulch around their bases.
View project →From our base in Hall Green we work across Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and parts of Worcestershire. Choose your area.
In a conservation area you usually must give the council notice before pruning most trees. Preservation orders need consent. We can help you check the position before we start, so you avoid any trouble. We also tell you what the council will want to know.
Often yes, if it is on your land. We plan carefully so cuttings do not fall into the water, using ropes and bags. Some riverside works may need extra permission, and we will tell you if that applies.
Most healthy trees recover quickly, putting on new growth in the next season. Light pruning barely slows them. After heavier work you may see a flush of new shoots. We explain what to expect for your tree. Fruit trees often respond with better cropping afterwards.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will get back to you to arrange a visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Photos sent on WhatsApp help.
