For Stephen Paul Gardens, the customer is more than just a client.

Our customers’ needs are at the heart of what we do. We are enthusiastic and attentive and because of this, the vast majority of our work comes to us through recommendation.

Comprehensive
In-House Expertise

Ethically Sourced Materials
& Sustainable Practices

Family Run Business
with a Personal Touch

Home » Tree Surgery » Crown Reductions, Thinning & Lifting

Tree Crown Reduction

The crown is one of the most important parts of every tree. Referring to all of the tree’s above-ground elements, such as its leaves and branches (but not the main stem), the crown helps to allow air and light to properly circulate, which is important for it to make its food.

With this in mind, it’s important to keep your tree’s crown in the best condition at all times. At Stephen Paul Gardens, we offer a leading tree crown reduction service that keeps your entire tree looking neat and tidy while also ensuring its health.

Over time, the canopy of your tree can get a bit out of hand, but with our crown reductions, we can restore it to a manageable level that keeps the tree as healthy as possible.

A hydraulic cherry picker platform extending high above a street to access tall trees for maintenance.

Crown Lifting

In addition to reductions, we also provide crown lifting to our customers across Edinburgh. This process involves removing the lower branches to create a greater distance between the crown and the ground. Doing this helps with air circulation and enhances the aesthetics of your tree — and we can take care of it all.

Our skilled tree surgeons are masters of all these techniques, and are here to assist with all types of tree care in Morningside, Colinton and across the capital. To find out more, contact our team today.

Professional tree surgeons working from a hydraulic cherry picker platform to prune large roadside trees.

BALI Accredited

We take great pride in being a BALI-accredited company, showcasing our skills and talent in the field of landscape design.

BALI Accredited
Forester or builder marking trees with orange ribbon.
Modern lawn mower. Grass clippings get spewed out of a mower pushed around by male gardener working with mower machine
A roll of fresh green turf being laid onto prepared soil next to a landscaping rake.
wpc terrace construction - worker installing wood plastic composite decking boards
Modern wet garden deck furnished with white seating, featuring a vibrant red Japanese maple and tall privacy hedging.

Work we are proud of

The quality of our work speaks volumes – take a look at our portfolio of precise designs.

Case Studies
Raised wooden sleeper flower beds constructed in a narrow side garden alongside a white gravel path and wooden shed. A gravel pathway lining a formal garden, bordered by stone walls, low box hedges, and tall pleached trees.