Tree Crown Reduction Edinburgh & Midlothian

Tree crown reduction is the process of removing branch tips, pruning back to a growth point further down the branch. This may be carried out to remove dead, diseased and damaged branches, or simply to reduce the overall size of the tree.
If you need a tree crown or tree branches reduced or removed please contact JDS Trees at 0131 664 2143 or click here for a tree crown reduction quote in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

Crown Reduction Review from the Edinburgh Trusted Trader website.

"JDS carried out a 25% crown reduction of a large sycamore tree. They did a careful and well planned job and left everything tidy. Now that the tree is in leaf we can see the huge improvement their work has made to the appearance of the tree."
Helenfoto - Edinburgh Trusted Trader Review

Cherry Tree Crown Reduction Review from Google Reviews

"Very pleased with work - crown reduction of a large cherry tree and pruning and reduction of several smaller trees. The team of three were friendly and efficient taking a lot of care over the work especially the cherry tree which needed a lot done."
​Bill Krol from Edinburgh in January 2025

What is a Tree Crown Reduction you may be wondering?

Yew Tree Crown Reduction job at The Grange, Edinburgh.

This tree crown reduction job was carried at a property in The Grange area of Edinburgh, the JDS tree surgery team were tasked with reducing the yew tree crown and pruning back overhanging tree branches from the drive as birds were making a mess of the cars in the driveway of the property! 

5-star Rated Tree Surgeon Services in Edinburgh and the Lothians

JDS Trees are proud members of the "Edinburgh Trusted Trader" scheme, you can see from the recent testimonials that we provide first class tree surgery, hedge removal, gardening, lawn turfing, timber sheds and fencing services, the JDS Gardening and Tree Surgery teams have built up an unenviable reputation in Edinburgh and have become the "go to" company for domestic garden maintenance, tree surgery and commercial grounds care services in Edinburgh.

​If you need a tree surgeon in Edinburgh, call JDS Trees at 0131 664 2143 or click for an online tree surgery quote in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Reviews of our Tree Surgery and Gardening Services

​"Thank you JDS gardening services. All the people I dealt with from sales and in the office were very helpful and the systems for booking, payments etc worked really well. The best thing was the quality of work, professionalism and curtesy of Jake and Brendan. A huge thanks to them for turning my garden into a place of beauty and joy. Hard work, knowledge and experience showed!"
Ruth Halley, Edinburgh, 2025.
"We have used JDS Garden Services for a number of years, they are always very professional, proactive, excellent quality and really good value.
The garden was very tidy afterwards too, which was quite amazing given the amount of work we had undertaken!"
Jeremy Scott from Edinburgh, 2025.​
"​Ellis Dow and Team completed a thorough tidy up on an elevated, difficult area in my garden. They also cut back overhanging branches. The work was professional, I was happy with the result and would use them again."
Audrey MacKenzie, Edinburgh Trusted Trader Review.
​"I had Ellis, Brendan and Aidan remove a long and very mature hedge that was just getting too much for me to deal with. They turned up on time and were courteous and attentive. They did a great job and all done within a short order. Highly recommended. Richard."
Richard Murray, Edinburgh Trusted Trader Review.
"​Ellis Dow and Team completed a thorough tidy up on an elevated, difficult area in my garden. They also cut back overhanging branches. The work was professional, I was happy with the result and would use them again."
Audrey MacKenzie, Edinburgh Trusted Trader Review.
"As a regular customer, I've consistently been pleased with the speed and quality of the communication, the conversations I have with different members of staff, and the end result that is my garden."
Ahmed Khalifa, Edinburgh, 2025.
​"Very happy with the work carried out on my overgrown trees, the three surgeons were very pleasant and professional, clearing up afterwards. Would highly recommend and use JDS again."
Nancy Bowie from Edinburgh.
​"I am so chuffed with the work that JDS completed for me this week: I was getting a large and much-loved tree pruned back and shaped, so that I can manage it in the longer term. The individuals who performed the work were professional, friendly, and efficient, and they did a great job. From my initial enquiry through to the completion of the work, I felt very confident and pleased with the quality of the work, as well as their commitment to explaining my options and achieving the best outcome for me. They deserve a '5 Star +' recommendation."
Alan Taylor from Midlothian.
"​Used JDS to undertake a beech hedge reduction. Initial enquiry, quote and work itself all professionally executed. Job was competitively priced. Would use again and recommend."
J Williamson on Google Reviews in February 2025.
"Great work by the JDS team as always. Friendly, efficient and reliable. Would not hesitate to recommend."
​Fiona Still on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader website in February 2025.
"Very pleased with trimming of conifers by Jack and Ellis. Arrived on time, worked hard and cleared up all debris afterwards."
Gordon Scott from Edinburgh in February 2025.
"Thank you once again for a great job trimming our garden conifers."
Maria Hendry from Edinburgh in February 2025.
"We were delighted with JDS gardening when they came to take down a shed and fence that had been damaged in the storm. The team were really lovely and professional and did a fantastic job. Thank you!"
Fiona O'Hanlon from Midlothian in February 2025.
"Really pleased with our new fence! We needed a new fence to separate our front garden from our neighbours and the fence had to run along a tricky angle with steps and uneven slabs. The team did a fantastic job and it looks really neat and tidy. They helped a lot also in the design process - recommending alternatives etc. and were also always friendly and responsive in communication! Would definitely recommend for anyone needing gardening work completed in Edinburgh."
Charlotte Iliakis from Edinburgh in February 2025.
"I am so chuffed with the work that JDS completed for me this week: I was getting a large and much-loved tree pruned back and shaped, so that I can manage it in the longer term. The guys who did the work were really professional, friendly and efficient and they did a great job. From my initial enquiry through to getting the work completed I felt very confident in and very happy with the quality of the work, and their commitment to explaining my options and getting the best outcome for me. They really deserve a '5 Star +' recommendation."
Alan Taylor from Midlothian in January 2025
"Very pleased with work - crown reduction of a large cherry tree and pruning and reduction of several smaller trees. The team of three were friendly and efficient taking a lot of care over the work especially the cherry tree which needed a lot done."
​Bill Krol from Edinburgh in January 2025
"Tree surgery - Six small trees improved - a crown reduction and thinning of a birch; 80% reduction of an overgrown holly; careful pruning of two acers, and tidy up remaining two trees.

Rapid response with quote, good communication, on time, efficient admin/billing system, expertise. A good tree surgery team in Macauley, Joe and Sebastian.

No hesitation in recommending this small business."
Edinburgh Trusted Trader website in January 2025
"Just renewed our annual contract, Visit to site for additional work carried out and all satisfactory agreed within our budget, A pleasure to work with the team and on visits very friendly and happy to support."
​Andrew McCormaco from LAR Housing Trust in January 2025
"We had a shed removal amongst other smaller jobs in our garden maintenance from JDS. A very straightforward and professional job from start to finish, great value for money and easy to follow from quotation to completion! (Within a week or so) Wouldn’t hesitate to use again. Thanks very much."
Rachel M from Midlothian in January 2025
Macauley came today to cut down a tree in our back garden. The team was on time, very professional and polite, and were done with the work way quicker than I would have expected. Would highly recommend them to anyone, we were also quoted a way better price than any other competitors.
Michel on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader website in November 2024
"We just had JDS replace a shed for us and also some tidying up of our garden area. Great company, professional and friendly joiners who were efficient. We are really pleased with the work and are getting some tree cutting and landscaping work as well. We would thoroughly recommend them, they did a great job, thanks to Josh and all his team."
Kevin W from Edinburgh in November 2024
​"Excellent service could not praise them enough, they trimmed my tree's at front of property. Both guys were friendly and polite, good.price quoted. All cuttings tidied away swept up. Would use them in future."
Donna Senogles from Edinburgh in November 2024
​"We had Ellis, John & Hamish in today cutting our very large hedges. They did an incredible job - tidy, courteous and efficient. We will definitely have them back for any other garden needs."
Jenny Halpin from Edinburgh in November 2024
​"Firstly, it's very easy to contact JDS by phone and they are very, very helpful. My job was quite small - a small tree needed straightened and properly supported. I've had a few gardeners try to do it and fail. So I needed tree experts. JDS sent Liam and Louis who straightened the tree and put a rabbit-, fox- and badger-proof fence round it.
There is a minimum call-out charge, so the guys continued working for the time that was paid for. There were several jobs I got them to do - like pruning, and clearing flower beds and then putting a layer of mulch on them
The garden looks great. And all this was done on a very wet day - with not a word of complaint.
I could not be more pleased with my dealings with JDS. A really professional local company."
Anne Thomson, Edinburgh 2024.
​"Due to storm damage I required three new posts for my fence.
I provide photos of the damage and after a few more questions received a quotation and a date for the work to be completed. JDS Gardening Ltd sent information on who was coming to do the repair.
Rhys arrived on time. He was courteous, professional and confirmed with me the repair required. After completion Rhys and I inspected the fence which was repaired to a high standard plus the area was left tidy.
Totally happy with JDS Gardening Ltd and would highly recommend them."
Mrs Jacqueline Laurie-Magyar, Edinburgh, 2024.
​"I contacted JDS in 2021 to help deal with a tree that had been blown over during high winds. I didn't want the tree removed for many reasons, so asked if they could try and put it upright and see if it would recover as half of the roots were still in the ground. The team are so friendly and helpful, and within 15 minutes the tree was upright (with the aid of some supports). It's made a full recovery and I'm so pleased they agreed to help restore it rather than remove it. I'll be using their services again if I have any other garden mishaps."
​Nicola Swan, Edinburgh 2023
​"Easy to receive quotes. Work scheduled and completed in a short time. Staff knowledgeable about trees on site. Pleasant staff with no mess left. Thank you"
Judith Smith, Edinburgh 2023
​"Very pleased with the cutting of my 4 large conifer trees. The men were very polite, efficient, quick 
and a credit to the company."
​Irene Ashton, Edinburgh 2023
​"Very happy with the job undertaken by Macauley and Joe (apologies if my spelling is incorrect!). They arrived on time, carried out the work (a large leylandii hedge requiring to be cut back) to a high standard including tidying up and disposing of the waste trimmings, and were polite and friendly throughout."
Paul Morrison, Edinburgh 2023
​"Very professional. Arrived on time to cut back a neighbour’s oversized tree. Very happy reasonable price. Lovely tidy employees. Would recommend"
​Moira Laidlaw, Edinburgh 2023
​"We have used JDS a few times now to cut back our hedge. They always do a great job. The payment/booking process is really straightforward and the cost is very reasonable. They turn up on time and the gardeners are always very pleasant. Our garden looks great."
Laura McMillan, Edinburgh 2023
​"Had two cherry trees and a magnolia pruned to maintain size and keep off telephone wires.
Very pleased with the work. Workers turned up on time when they said they would. Worked unobtrusively and left no mess afterwards. Will definitely use them again."
Nigel Harper, Edinburgh 2023
​"Highly recommend JDS Trees. Really friendly and timely customer service, they did a thorough job tidying up my garden and removing a tree and they are excellent value - charged me a third of what I'd been quoted for tree removal by another firm. Would definitely use again."
Richard Ward - Edinburgh - 2023
​"I had JDS to do some tree surgery, they did a great job of largely reducing a cherry tree for me.  They also had no issues in felling and disposing of a 35 foot conifer tree. The guys were really polite, pleasant and friendly.
They turned up on time and did a great job of clearing up after the work was done.
Reasonably priced! I’d recommend!"
Samuel Ingram - Edinburgh - 2023
​"Needed a major clear up of my overgrown front garden; I chose JDS as they previously provided a regular garden maintenance program which I had to stop due to lack of money. Quote was given promptly and was very reasonable; an appointment date was quickly organised. The work was done professionally, everything asked for was completed and the garden left in a neat and tidy state. Removal of all the cuttings, etc is a boon. Can highly recommend this company." Kirsty Mullan - Edinburgh  2023
"Now met 7 of your staff and must say I am always impressed with their general manners. 
As far as the work is concerned, the work on the trees is always discussed and then completed as agreed during those discussion. Tidying up is thorough." John Kay from Edinburgh ​
"We have used Josh and his team before and always found them reliable. We had a large tree stump in the middle of a grass area which Josh came in and removed really quickly and efficiently. The tree stump and roots were removed well below the grass level as requested. Josh then tided up afterwards leaving the area looking great. We will definitely use JDS Gardening again and have recommended them to friends and family."
Relugas Place Residents Association, Edinburgh
"So many positives. Josh is super knowledgeable and helpful - I trust him to recommend the best products and services for my needs. The prices are very fair. It's great that everything is done electronically, including invoicing, receipts, reminder texts etc. The best thing about JDS has to be the guys who do the work. They are so courteous, enthusiastic, and hard working. Special thanks to the gardening team (Macauley, Brendan, Ollie and Joe) who worked unbelievably hard to get the job done."
Karen Jeffrey - Edinburgh - 2023