Trees in Wythenshawe
We look after around 14,000 trees in Wythenshawe. These trees, along with our green spaces, make our area a 'Garden City'. We care for these trees to keep the environment healthy and to bring benefits to everyone.
Why trees matter
Trees do a lot of good for Wythenshawe and the people who live here:
- They give shade on hot days, keeping us cool.
- They help with flooding by slowing down rainwater before it reaches drains and rivers.
- They clean the air by removing pollution and giving us fresh oxygen.
- They boost our health and happiness, providing places to walk, exercise, and relax. Just seeing trees can help people feel better and recover faster when they’re unwell.
- They are homes for wildlife, providing food and shelter for birds, insects, and other animals.
Looking after trees
Sometimes, we need to trim or remove a tree. We only do this if a tree is dead, dying, diseased, or dangerous.
How to spot a problem tree:
- Dead trees
- No leaves when other trees have them.
- Dry, crumbling branches.
- Large patches of missing bark.
- No new buds or growth.
- Mushrooms or fungi growing on them.
- Dying trees
- Leaves are falling off when they shouldn’t.
- Leaves turning yellow or brown too soon.
- Cracks or damage to the trunk.
- Weak growth.
- Diseased trees
- Leaves look odd or discoloured.
- Insects or pests living on them.
- Fungi or dead bark.
- Sticky or leaking sap.
- Dangerous trees
- Leaning over too much or looking like they might fall.
- Large dead branches hanging over paths or roads.
- Big cracks or holes in the trunk.
- Roots lifting pavements or damaging buildings.
- Damaged by storms or strong winds.
Tree care and inspections
We keep a list of all trees in Wythenshawe and check them every five years, which resets each time the tree is visited. We also do pruning and other work when needed to keep trees healthy.
Reporting a problem
If you're worried about a tree, let us know by:
Calling us on 0300 111 000
Reporting it online through our Customer Hub
Our team will check the tree within six weeks. If it’s urgent, we’ll act sooner.
For more information on our environmental services, visit our page here.
