Reducing a Lombardy Poplar

This large tree in Long Clawson required some work to reduce it down - it really is a beauty

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It's easy to understand how the Lombardy poplar became so popular in the UK. Introduced in the 18th century, it became a popular tree for lining riverbanks or screening the grounds of country houses.

It's flexibility and suitability for UK conditions, along with it's fast growth has made it a firm favorite and you'll often see them planted closely in a row.

In this particular location the tree had outgrown its neighbours and so required some work to reduce. Easily scalable but you certainly need sea legs when you get up there - they do sway nicely!

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