At Melbourne Stumps, we offer expert pruning services to promote healthy, structurally sound, and attractive trees. Proper pruning improves tree health, shape, and longevity, while reducing the risk of failure from branches, stems, or entire trees.

We prune to Australian Standards AS 4373 – Pruning of Amenity Trees, and comply with all relevant local regulations.

Why Prune Your Trees?

Correct pruning techniques can:

• Improve tree health and form

• Extend a tree’s life expectancy

• Prevent structural failure

• Maintain safe clearances around buildings and infrastructure

• Enhance the appearance of your landscape

Our qualified arborists provide clear, practical advice on the best options to manage your trees, based on safety, structure, and long-term health.

Our Tree Pruning Services

Maintenance Pruning
Clearance pruning around roofs, gutters, fences, and powerlines—while preserving tree health and shape.

Deadwood & Hazardous Branch Removal
We remove dead, dying, or damaged branches to reduce safety risks and promote healthier growth.

Weight Reduction Pruning
Used to reduce stress on heavy or overextended limbs. This helps minimise the risk of failure without compromising the tree’s natural shape.

Formative & Structural Pruning
Ideal for young or developing trees—this promotes strong structure, reduces defects, and helps trees grow safely and evenly.

Canopy Thinning
Selective removal of internal growth to allow more light through the canopy—perfect for gardens or shaded lawns.

Canopy Lifting (Uplifting)
Raising low branches for better clearance above walkways, driveways, and buildings—improving visibility and aesthetics.

Canopy Reduction Pruning
Reduces the overall size of the canopy while maintaining natural form—suitable for trees outgrowing their space or under stress from wind/load.

Why Choose The Tree Company?

With decades of experience, industry training, and a deep understanding of tree biology, our team ensures your trees are pruned at the right time, with the right technique, and for the right reasons. We use professional equipment and tailor every job to suit the species, size, and specific conditions of your tree.