Natural Fracture/ Coronet Cuts

Natural fracture / coronet cut techniques involve pruning methods that are used to mimic the way that tears and fractured ends naturally occur on trunks and branches. A coronet cut is a type of natural fracture technique that is particularly intended to mimic jagged edges characteristically seen on broken branches following storm damage or static limb failure. This pruning technique is usually used on dead standing, veteran or severe declining trees.

This encourages colonisation of the local fauna (wild life) improved biodiversity of the area. The new features create multiple habitats for microorganisms, Fugi, Insects such as wood louse, earwigs, etc. These in turn, support birds and bats and other wild life.

This technical is also to promote decay and therefore benefit microorganisms that live off the decaying wood. Whilst good for the local ecology, generally, this isn’t good for the tree. It prevents the branch sealing the wound and preventing pathogens from entering.