OT: Tree pruning advice required

[Fab Foodie]

In the back garden I have a small Oak tree, I think the previous owner was going to train it into some shape or other. We've just let it be, but now it's about 10-12 feet tall and getting a bit lairy. It needs a severe pruning.
Out the front we have a cherry tree is a rough and wild state and that also needs some chopping back.

Question is, when, how, and how drastic?

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Not had experience of pruning oaks but this might shed a little light:http://handbooks.btcv.org.uk/handbooks/content/section/3590

 

[gratts]

My Dad just seemed to dive in and sawed some branches off.
Worked a treat.

 

[sheddy]

How far is the oak from the house ?

 

[Noodley]

Get a tree person to have a look. They are cheap enough. Saves you the bother as well

We have a few trees and had a tree chap come a while back - it's amazing how much gets lopped off and has to be shredded. And how technical it is....

 

[Fab Foodie]

How far is the oak from the house ?

20 to 30 feet approx.

 

[sheddy]

In that case I think I would be havin it oot, before it destroys the house.....
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