Cutting silver birch
United Kingdom 
Hello. Silver birch in our small garden is blocking out the light. Is it safe to reduce the crown?
20 Sep, 2008
United Kingdom
Hello. Silver birch in our small garden is blocking out the light. Is it safe to reduce the crown?
20 Sep, 2008
Yes cut it back , but I should wait tilll all leaves have fallen and spread Vaseline over the cut ends of the branches, this will reduce chance of disease spores entering wood.
20 Sep, 2008