Large hornbeam pruned in Hilversum. Large branches removed.
Today in Hilversum, together with fantastic help from Hans and son Jens, I pruned a large hornbeam. The intention was to remove the most horizontal and nuisance branches so that a slender tree would remain. A day after the shortest day didn't give us much time. But we still managed to get this done before dark. The cleanup did take place in the dark, but that is almost inevitable. Especially if you want to clean up properly and make everything extra clean with the leaf blower.
The main thing is that there is no damage to the sheds under the branches and to the house. When we work with large, heavy branches, extra care must be taken before acting. But if this is done by experienced professionals, the chance of damage or accidents is small.
The hornbeam tolerates pruning, even of larger branches, very well. That is why this tree species is also used for beech hedges.
Below are some photos and video of the work in Hilversum:
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