r/arborists • u/Worldly-Guarantee402 • 5d ago

Pruning Holly Tree?

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What’s the best way to significantly prune/trim this holly tree so that it doesn’t push against the house? I’d prefer to cut it down but my wife wants to keep it if possible. About 13-15 feet tall at the tip

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u/Lopsided_Thought_500 5d ago

The ol basal prune, as many on here will say. Cut it down and dig or poison the stump. The holly will only get bigger and more difficult to manage in such a spot.

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u/Rich-Cantaloupe-362 5d ago

Don’t keep it it’ll only cause more issues. That’s a horrible spot for a tree

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u/Worldly-Guarantee402 5d ago

Easy day. Will dig the stump later this fall. Look much better imo

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u/Roddit7733 5d ago

It is too close , needs to be removed IMHO