The arb team are planning to prune the Preston Twin on 6th Feb. They will be reducing the canopy and thinning to reduce the weight and stress on the fragile stem of the tree. This elm continues to grow very vigorously, which is a good sign, however they do need to make sure the canopy is kept compact to prevent the tree splitting apart in the wind. Therefore, do not be alarmed if you see the tree being trimmed.
The ‘twin’ will look smaller and less natural in the short term but will come back with new growth quickly.