Walnut tree felling in Stowupland
MB Trees felled a mature walnut tree in a Stowupland garden after Ganoderma, a bracket fungus, was found growing low on the trunk. We took the tree down in sections and made the final cut at ground level. Why the walnut tree was felled Ganoderma was growing low on the walnut’s trunk. Bracket fungi such […]
Controlling a Tree of Heaven Stump in a Churchyard
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an impressive-looking tree, but its vigorous root system can make it particularly difficult to manage. Simply felling the tree may not solve the problem: a living stump and its roots can produce new shoots, sometimes some distance from the original tree. MB Trees recently treated a large Tree of […]
Case Study: PiCUS Testing of Sycamore Tree in Thurston
Overview MB Trees (East Anglia) Ltd carried out a PiCUS Sonic Tomograph test on a mature Sycamore tree located on The Hambros, Thurston. Commissioned by Mid Suffolk District Council, the test aimed to assess the structural integrity of a multi-stemmed union near the tree’s base. Tree and Site Characteristics Species: Sycamore Height: Approximately 13 […]
Sectionally Felling a Silver Birch Tree in Aldeburgh
When it comes to managing trees in confined spaces or near properties, sectional dismantling is often the safest and most efficient approach. Recently, MB Trees carried out a sectional tree felling in Aldeburgh, expertly removing a mature Silver Birch tree located close to residential boundaries and landscaped gardens. The job involved sectionally felling the Silver […]
Willow Tree Pollarding in King’s Lynn
We recently carried out a willow tree pollarding King’s Lynn, helping maintain a mature tree’s health, safety, and aesthetics. This technique is essential for managing fast-growing species like willows, preventing them from becoming too large and ensuring their longevity. What is Pollarding? Pollarding is a specialist tree surgery technique that involves cutting back the upper […]
Case Study: PiCUS Testing of Lime Tree
Overview MB Trees (East Anglia) Ltd conducted a PiCUS test on a mature Lime tree located on Melford Road, Stowmarket, commissioned by Babergh District Council. The purpose of the test was to assess the extent of decay present in the tree’s main stem and determine its structural integrity. Tree and Site Characteristics Species: Lime Height: […]
Case Study: PiCUS Testing for a Horse Chestnut Tree at Eye Castle
Project Overview In May 2023, a PiCUS test was conducted on a mature Horse Chestnut tree located within the grounds of Eye Castle. This historic location is frequented by the public, with the tree providing essential shade and aesthetic value. The test was commissioned by Babergh District Council to assess the extent of decay in […]
Case Study: Mature Sycamore PiCUS Testing Sizewell
Client: Freedom Group Tree Species: Sycamore Location: Approach Road, Sizewell B, Leiston, Suffolk Test Date: 24th November 2023 Tree Height: 17 metres Crown Spread: 11 metres Trunk Circumference (at 130cm height): 154cm Project Background Freedom Group requested a PiCUS tomography test on a mature Sycamore tree along the main approach road to Sizewell B, a […]
Case Study: Mature Crack Willow PiCUS Testing in Hadleigh
PiCUS Testing in Hadleigh Client: Babergh District Council Tree Species: Crack Willow Location: Ann Beaumont Way, Hadleigh Test Date: 2nd May 2023 Tree Height: 27 metres Crown Spread: 24 metres Trunk Circumference (at 130cm height): 809cm Babergh District Council commissioned MB Trees (East Anglia) Ltd to conduct a PiCUS testing in Hadleigh, on a […]
Dead Ash Tree Removal Stowmarket
At MB Trees, we recently completed a dead ash tree removal in Stowmarket, a vital service that protects properties and the environment. Ash trees across the UK have been heavily impacted by ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus), leading to a widespread decline in tree health. A dead or dying ash tree can become a serious […]