Mixed Cypress and Elder hedge crown reduction & trimming

What We Did

The team at Artemis Tree Services recently completed a hedge reduction and trimming project at a residential property, focusing on two boundary hedges within the rear garden.

Mixed Cypress Hedge – Crown Reduction

• Tree type: Mixed Cyprus Hedge
• Height: Approximately 10 metres
• Location: Rear garden
• Service: Crown Reduction

The Job

The mixed cypress hedge had reached approximately 10 metres in height and required height reduction to maintain a manageable size while continuing to provide effective screening at the boundary.

Our team carried out a crown reduction, removing approximately 2-2.5 metres from the overall height. The customer’s side of the hedge was trimmed back as tightly as possible to maximise garden space.

Care was taken to ensure:

• A reduction across the full length of the hedge
• Retention of healthy foliage for continued screening
• A neat and consistent finish on the client’s side
• Balanced shaping to maintain structure and stability

Elder Hedge – Containment Trim

• Tree Type: Elder
• Height: Approximately 3 metres
• Location: Rear garden
• Service: Hedge trimming

The job

the mature elder hedge along the left-hand side of the garden had become slightly overgrown and required tightening to keep it contained and well-defined.

The Artemis team trimmed the hedges firmly on all sides, cutting it back as tightly as possible to restore a compact and manageable shape. Elder responds well to controlled pruning, allowing us to reshape the hedge while supporting healthy regrowth.

This work:

• Restored a clean boundary line
• Maintained a dense, tidy appearance

Set the hedge up for easier future management

The Outcome

Both hedges are now neatly presented, well proportioned, and easier to maintain. The mixed cypress continues to provide an effective green screen at a more suitable height, while the elder hedge has been brought back under control to improve the overall appearance and usability of the garden.