Tree Pruning Sutherland Shire

All trees of a certain size are protected in the Sutherland Shire, so you must seek council permission to prune overhanging tree branches on your neighbour’s property. While you don’t need permission from your neighbour, you should let them know as a common courtesy.

If you’ve noticed that trees health are compromised or there are dead or overgrown branches, it's time to consider pruning. These issues can hinder growth and lead to future health problems. In addition, falling branches can also cause damage to people or property. We recommend pruning trees at least twice a year, or more frequently depending on the species and growth rate.

Pruning trees can be dangerous and should be done by a professional arborist from Bob & Ben The Tree Men. After assessing your tree and obtaining Sutherland Shire council approval, our qualified team will begin pruning, removing dead wood and excess vegetation. Once completed, they will clean the area and remove all trimmings from your property.

As per Sutherland Shire Council, tree pruning must follow Australian Standard AS 4373-2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees, which promotes safe practices to prevent branch failure, pathogen infection, and premature tree death.

Under this standard, the person conducting the work is also required to have a minimum level of AQF 3 in arboriculture. Council approval for tree pruning is required for heritage-listed trees or shrubs, native vegetation that is part of a threatened species, population or ecological community and if it’s part of an indigenous object or of Aboriginal significance.

Tree pruning costs vary according to height, condition and accessibility. Contact Bob & Ben The Tree Men for a free, no-obligation quote to get an accurate estimate for this type of work.

If you can provide our team access to the property, you can enjoy your day while we’re pruning your trees. Our professional Sutherland Shire tree arborists will ensure minimal disruption, leaving your landscape cleaner and your trees healthier. 

We provide services to numerous suburbs throughout Sydney, including:

• Alfords Point
• Bangor
• Barden Ridge
• Bonnet Bay
• Bundeena
• Burraneer
• Caringbah
• Caringbah South
• Como
• Cronulla
• Dolans Bay
• Engadine
• Grays Point
• Greenhills Beach
• Gymea
• Gymea Bay
• Heathcote
• Holsworthy
• Illawong
• Jannali
• Kangaroo Point
• Kareela
• Kirrawee
• Kurnell
• Lilli Pilli
• Loftus
• Lucas Heights
• Maianbar
• Menai
• Miranda
• Oyster Bay
• Port Hacking
• Royal National Park
• Sandy Point
• Sutherland
• Sylvania
• Sylvania Waters
• Taren Point
• Waterfall
• Woolooware
• Woronora
• Woronora Dam
• Woronora Heights
• Yarrawarrah
• Yowie Bay

Late winter and early spring are ideally the best times to prune an overgrown hedge, as these periods coincide with the plant's dormant phase which helps the hedge grow back strong and healthy.

Hedge pruning promotes healthy growth by removing dead or diseased branches, encouraging denser foliage, and maintaining the hedge’s desired shape and size. Not to mention, it also improves air circulation and sunlight penetration, which are crucial for the overall health of the hedge. 

Some common signs that your hedge needs pruning include an untidy, straggly appearance, loss of defined shape, encroachment on pathways or neighbouring areas, sparse growth, excess height, dead branches, and poor flowering or fruit production.

Depending on the type and growth rate, most hedges benefit from being pruned at least once or twice a year. You may need to tailor your pruning schedule to the specific needs of your hedge species to keep them healthy and attractive throughout the year.

Yes, proper trimming can extend the lifespan of hedges by promoting healthy growth and preventing issues like disease or pest infestations. Well-maintained hedges are more resilient to environmental stresses.