Large trees are the lungs and soul of any garden on the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida, but maintaining them requires a deep respect for plant biology and strict safety measures. At Servinmosol, we are experts in arboriculture. We intervene to protect the health of the tree, prevent the risk of falling branches during strong winds (DANA or cold drops), and guarantee the total safety of homes, vehicles, and pedestrians living beneath their canopy.
Specialized Pruning Techniques
We don't prune just for the sake of pruning. Every cut has a specific purpose to improve the structure and vitality of the specimen:
1. Formative and Maintenance Pruning
We guide the structural growth of the tree from its youth or maintain the volume of mature specimens, preventing branches from interfering with facades, power lines, or street lighting.
2. Sanitary Pruning
This consists of the meticulous removal of dry, diseased, rotten, or broken branches. This prevents fungi and wood-boring insects from spreading to the rest of the tree and eliminates the risk of these branches falling under their own weight.
3. Thinning Pruning (Anti-Sail Effect)
We selectively hollow out the interior of the canopy to reduce foliage density. This allows the wind to blow through the tree without encountering resistance (minimizing the risk of uprooting during storms) and helps sunlight reach the lawn below.
Specific Species of the Levante Region
Pines (Aleppo, Stone Pine)
Pine trees tend to develop very heavy and unbalanced branches. We perform weight reductions at the tips to prevent tearing and remove pine processionary caterpillar nests, which represent an extreme danger to children and pets.
Ficus and Large-Growing Species
Species such as Ficus macrophylla or Ficus benjamina grow explosively in our climate. We control their invasive canopy to avoid excessive shade and maintain a balanced structure to prevent damage to nearby walls and pavements.
Structural Pruning Calendar
Heavy or structural pruning should always be performed in winter (during vegetative dormancy) so that the tree doesn't lose sap and to prevent it from "bleeding". Light maintenance pruning, such as removing dry branches or suckers, can be done in late spring or during the summer.
Execution Times and Performance
Execution times vary drastically depending on the species and the complexity of the job. A canopy thinning on a fruit or mulberry tree might take 1 to 2 hours, while the sectional dismantling of a historic 15-meter tall pine tree may require a full crew for an entire workday (8 hours).
Controlled Felling in Difficult Spaces
When a tree is dead, irremediably diseased, or its roots pose a structural hazard to the homes or swimming pools in the community, felling it is the only option. We perform this process with surgical precision:
1. Risk Assessment and Planning
We study the tree's inclination, anchor points, prevailing winds, and obstacles beneath the canopy (roofs, glass windows, fences) to plan a material drop with zero risk.
2. Sectional Dismantling (Climbing)
If there is no room to fell the entire tree at once, our climbing team dismantles it from the canopy down. We tie branches and heavy trunks with a system of pulleys and rigging ropes, lowering them gently to the ground without damaging anything.
3. Use of Aerial Platforms and Cranes
For gigantic or highly dangerous specimens (with an imminent risk of splitting), we use aerial platforms and crane trucks that hold the tree while we cut it, ensuring maximum safety for the operation.
4. Stump Grinding (Root Extraction)
Once the tree is felled, the remaining stump makes the garden look ugly and attracts pests. We use stump grinding machinery to grind the wood base below ground level, allowing you to replant grass or pave the area.
Warning: Felling a tree without a permit can result in severe fines. At Servinmosol, we manage the felling permits with the City Council and verify whether the specimen is protected before acting.
Comprehensive Waste Management
Felling or pruning a large tree generates tons of wood and branches. Don't worry about a thing: we shred on-site or take all the leftover material to authorized treatment plants.
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