Topping cuts a tree back to stubs to control its size. It also removes the tree's ability to heal, and the fast, weak regrowth that follows is more likely to break off in a storm than the original branches ever were.
Crown reduction cuts at natural branch unions instead, keeping the tree's structure intact while still managing its size.
Ever seen a topped tree with that bushy, weak regrowth on your street?
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A photo comparing a properly pruned tree to a topped tree with visible water sprout regrowth, ideally from a real ArborSafe assessment.
Canva text suggestion: "Topping Fixes Nothing" or "Crown Reduction Done Right"