Crown reductions to control size and shape
Crown thinning to improve light and airflow
Deadwood removal for safety and tree health
Professional pruning to BS3998 standards
Tree pruning is essential for maintaining the health, safety, and appearance of your trees. Whether you need crown reduction to manage size, thinning to improve light, or deadwood removal to reduce risk, all work is carried out carefully and in line with BS3998 recommendations.
Proper pruning not only improves the structure of the tree but also helps prevent future issues such as storm damage, overgrowth, and structural weakness

Trees can quickly outgrow their space, block light, or become unsafe without proper pruning.
Done correctly, pruning improves structure, reduces risk, and keeps trees healthy long-term.
Every tree is assessed individually to ensure the right approach is taken — protecting both the tree and your property.
All work is carried out in line with BS3998 standards for professional tree care.
Every pruning specification is based on the tree’s condition, surroundings, and long-term value.
Crown reduction to control height and spread
Precision pruning for healthy regrowth
Pollarding for suitable tree species
Deadwood removal to reduce risk
Formative pruning for young trees
Poor pruning can damage trees, create safety risks, and lead to costly problems later. That’s why every job is carried out with care, precision, and long-term health in mind.
✔ Safe, controlled pruning to maintain structure
✔ Reduces risk of disease, decay, and instability
✔ Protects surrounding property and environment
✔ No over-cutting or unnecessary stress to the tree
We focus on what’s best for the tree — not just what’s quickest.
Tree pruning isn’t just about cutting — it’s about improving structure, reducing risk, and keeping your trees healthy long-term.
Young trees needing structured growth
Trees blocking light or overgrowing their space
Protected trees requiring careful handling
Reducing wind resistance and storm risk
Branches overhanging roofs, driveways, or roads
Every tree is assessed individually to ensure the right approach is taken for its size, condition, and surroundings.
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No middlemen. No random workers.
You meet the person responsible for your job from start to finish.
No Mess. No Hidden Costs.
Fixed, honest pricing — and your garden left spotless.
If not, we come back and fix it.
Fully Insured & Qualified
Professional arborist work carried out safely, correctly, and to recognised standards — with full insurance for peace of mind.
We provide professional tree pruning and crown reduction services across Derby and surrounding areas.
Whether you need maintenance pruning for garden trees or more advanced reductions for larger trees near buildings, we ensure all work is carried out safely and to a high standard.
In some cases, yes.
Trees may be protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or located within a conservation area. Before any work begins, we can help check constraints and provide clear guidance on the correct process.
Where applications are required, we can support with the necessary documentation and specifications.
Based in Derby, Barbizon Trees works with homeowners across the surrounding areas — helping keep gardens safe, tidy, and under control. Whether you're dealing with overgrown trees, storm damage, or just need expert advice, we’re close by and ready to help.
Main areas covered:
Derby
Mickleover
Littleover
Allestree
Chaddesden
Spondon
Oakwood
Borrowash
Duffield
Belper
Ilkeston
Ripley
Long Eaton
Yes.
All work is carried out by trained and experienced professionals, with full public liability insurance in place. We operate in line with current arboricultural best practice and British Standards.
Clients can expect safe, compliant, and professional service from start to finish.
We provide a full range of arboricultural services, including:
- Tree pruning and maintenance
- Tree removal/felling and sectional dismantling
- Stump grinding and treatment
- Site clearance and forestry works
- Tree and hedge planting and aftercare
- Emergency and storm-damage response

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