Florida Keys Licensed Mangrove Trimming (305) 432-1764 Lower Keys

Here are several styles of trimming that can provide a pleasing view of the water.

While hedging is the form most commonly used, it often is the most

environmentally damaging. Other alternate styles can provide a view in a manner

that is less stressful to the mangroves and may require less maintenance.

Hedging:

Trimming mangroves into the hedged shape provides a view across the

top of the mangroves. If all of the leaves of a tree are in the upper canopy and trimming the canopy will remove all of the leaves, then the top trimming activity of hedging may not be performed oronly performed to the height that does not defoliate or otherwise damage the tree. Hedging is notrecommended for red mangroves or for mature black mangroves. Trimming to form a hedge generally cannot be performed to heights of less than 6 ft. unless the property has a previously, legally established trimming configuration to a lower height