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    <p class="hero-sub">AS4373-2007 standard pruning. Crown lift, deadwooding, formative pruning. Qualified arborists across Brisbane.</p>
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                <h2 class="section-title">Correct Pruning - Not Just Cutting Branches</h2>
                <p>There's a difference between a tree that's been pruned and a tree that's been cut at. Correct pruning removes branches at the natural branch collar, preserving the tree's wound response and minimising decay. Lopping cuts branches mid-span, leaving stubs that die, rot, and produce vigorous weak regrowth.</p>
                <p>All our pruning follows AS4373-2007 - the Australian standard for amenity tree pruning. Our arborists know where to cut, how much to remove, and when to recommend removal instead of repeated pruning.</p>
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                <h3 style="margin-bottom:15px;">Types of pruning we carry out</h3>
                <ul class="check-list "><li><strong>Crown lift</strong> — raise the lower canopy to improve clearance over driveways, roofs, and footpaths</li>
                <li><strong>Crown reduction</strong> — reduce overall size while maintaining natural shape (not lopping)</li>
                <li><strong>Deadwooding</strong> — remove dead, dying, and diseased branches to reduce hazard</li>
                <li><strong>Formative pruning</strong> — shape young trees to develop good structure</li>
                <li><strong>Clearance pruning</strong> — remove branches conflicting with powerlines, buildings, or fences</li>
                <li><strong>Vista pruning</strong> — selective removal to open views while retaining canopy</li>
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                <thead><tr><th>Tree size</th><th>Price range</th></tr></thead>
                <tbody><tr><td>Small tree (under 5m)</td><td>$150 – $250</td></tr><tr><td>Medium tree (5–10m)</td><td>$250 – $550</td></tr><tr><td>Large tree (10–15m)</td><td>$550 – $1,100</td></tr><tr><td>Very large tree (15m+)</td><td>$1,100 – $2,200+</td></tr></tbody>
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  <div class="faq-question"><span>How much does tree pruning cost in Brisbane?</span><span class="faq-icon">+</span></div>
  <div class="faq-answer"><p>Small tree pruning starts from around $150–$250. Medium trees $250–$550. Large trees $550–$1,200+. Price depends on tree size, number of cuts, access, and type of pruning required.</p></div>
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  <div class="faq-question"><span>What is the Australian standard for tree pruning?</span><span class="faq-icon">+</span></div>
  <div class="faq-answer"><p>AS4373-2007 (Pruning of Amenity Trees) is the Australian standard. It specifies correct cut placement, maximum wound size, and acceptable pruning ratios. All our pruning follows this standard — flush cuts and lion-tailing are not acceptable practice under AS4373.</p></div>
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  <div class="faq-question"><span>How much can you prune from a tree at once?</span><span class="faq-icon">+</span></div>
  <div class="faq-answer"><p>AS4373-2007 recommends removing no more than 30% of live crown in a single season for most species. Removing too much at once stresses the tree and can trigger rapid epicormic growth (water shoots).</p></div>
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  <div class="faq-question"><span>When is the best time to prune trees in Brisbane?</span><span class="faq-icon">+</span></div>
  <div class="faq-answer"><p>Most pruning can be done year-round in Brisbane's climate. Flowering trees are best pruned after flowering. Avoid heavy pruning during periods of prolonged drought or heat stress.</p></div>
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  <div class="faq-question"><span>What is the difference between pruning and lopping?</span><span class="faq-icon">+</span></div>
  <div class="faq-answer"><p>Pruning removes specific branches to a natural union point (collar cut), following AS4373. Lopping cuts branches mid-span, leaving stubs that die back, create decay, and produce weak regrowth. We prune — we don't lop.</p></div>
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