The oak on Maple Street looked 20 years younger after one good crown thinning

I did a big crown thinning on this old white oak in Cleveland last spring, and the difference in the canopy density is wild when I drive by now, way more light hitting the house and the grass underneath actually grows. Anyone else notice how much a proper reduction changes the whole feel of a tree versus a year later, or do you think it's mostly the new growth filling in tight?

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grace56512d ago

Crown thinning is like getting a tree a haircut, except I always end up with sap in my hair and a customer who thinks I'm the one who needs a trim. The light hitting the grass is the real magic trick, makes the whole yard look like a different property. New growth fills in fast, but that open, airy feel sticks around for a good couple years before it needs another pass.