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Norfolk’s Coastal Trees

Trees along our Norfolk Coastline face extreme and harsh growing conditions.  Especially trees faced with those biting North / Easterly winds (in places like Cromer, Mundesley, Bacton, Happisburgh and Waxham).  They often have a distinct shape or “form” where the tree appears to be cowering away from the onshore winds.

Coastal trees are often much slower growing and species you would expect to be large canopy trees are dwarfed by the harsh winter winds. If you don’t take this into account when pruning these trees you can easily take too much off and this can lead to sever die-back.

The Norfolk soil conditions can be challenging too, and changes in the soil makeup can vary hugely in a relatively small area. It is important to choose new species wisely that are well adapted to this environment & potential wind burn.

Coastal gardens & trees can flourish with expert help.  Creating ‘shelter belts’ with choice planting, will lift & slow sea winds making an easier place for other species to thrive.  East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens, just 1.5 miles from Happisburgh & the North Sea, have created a successful natural wind break using mainly the quick growing Monterey pine (Pinus radiata).  They’ve achieved a micro climate within the gardens which has enabled them to grow species unheard of for this area.

It is also important to note along the coast it can be difficult to retain organic matter or natural mulch and this is why it can be so beneficial to trees, especially newly planted trees, to add good quality mulch.

Oak Leaf Tree Surgery can give you a Free, No Obligation Norfolk Tree Surgery Quote  – 07920 067617
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The Dangers of Sycamore seedlings for horses

Sycamore seedlings are now becoming established with the wet & warm Spring weather.  The seedlings if found in equine pastures can prove fatal if ingested by grazing horses, ponies and donkeys.  It is important to control access to grazing in affected areas at this time of year.

Tree Surgery can be beneficial in reducing the spread of seedlings by removing limbs, overall tree height or complete removal if necessary. More information on signs of ‘Atypical myopathy’ in equines can be found on the BHS website here.

Oak Leaf Tree Surgery can give you a Free, No Obligation Norfolk Tree Surgery Quote  – 07920 067617
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Norfolk Arb terminology explained

Arboriculture or ‘arbThrough the canopy of Oak Leaf Trees an expert tree care company in Norfolk‘ terminology can seem puzzling when it talks of things like ‘technical crown reductions’, here’s a few of the most common technical tree surgery procedures…

  1. Crown Reduction is where pruning work manages the size and shape of the whole tree by correct technical pruning. This pruning reduces end weight of limbs. Trees that are diseased or decayed can break apart or split. This tree surgery can help retain the tree safely for longer and is routinely recommended for trees near highways or in public spaces.
  2. Every tree and species is different, Fruit Trees particularly benefit from the Selective Reduction and Thinning pruning techniques which include the removal of sub dominant or weak branches. This opens the tree to light and air flow.  Improving the correct growth and helping increase fruit yields.
  3. Formative Pruning improves the structural form of a tree which will establish a good solid framework for the future health of the tree. This helps young and poorly maintained trees re-establish good form.
  4. Pollarding totally transforms the shape and visual look of a tree. Pollarding dates back hundreds of years and was used to harvest the new straight growing branches.  This technique is still used today as it maintains a trees size and looks visually appealing.
  5. Removing dead and dying branches or ‘Deadwooding‘ improves the trees appearance, makes the tree safer and can promote new healthy regrowth.
  6. Tree Felling or dismantling needs a qualified tree surgeon.  Trees can hold tons of timber in their limbs which needs to be carefully and expertly removed to avoid damage to person and property.  We carry £5 million pound Public Liability Insurance and have over 16 years of professional experience felling and removing trees of all sizes.

Simon Gerrard from Oak Leaf Tree Surgery is able to assess your tree and give options to achieving the best results safely.  Text or Give us a Bell Now for your Free No Obligation Tree Felling and Tree Cutting Quote  – 07920 067617
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