It is cheaper to trim a tree. Pruning a tree involves cutting away small branches and twigs from the main structure of the plant in order to improve the appearance, health, and structure of the tree. Topping or removing the entire top of a tree is called topping or hat-racking and is generally done for one of two reasons: to reduce height or remove dead branches. Topping a tree can actually be quite harmful and should only be considered as a last resort. When you cut off the top of a tree, you not only remove all of its leaves, but you also shorten its life span by damaging its cambium layer (the layer of tissue that lies just beneath the bark) and disrupting its vascular
It is cheaper to trim a tree than to cut it down. The cost to cut down a tree ranges from $500 to $1,000, while the cost to trim a tree ranges from $75 to $150.
