In order to maintain an open view of the water, the typical pruning technique is to trim mangroves into a hedge. Mangroves are hard wood trees and it is our recommendation that mangroves be pruned similar to an oak tree, that is, prune the mangrove with a high canopy.

Because natural recruitment does not occur along most seawalls, the mangroves you plant will be the only vegetation. By considering the placement of each mangrove relative to buildings and docks, a high canopy will frame and enhance a great view of the water.

Mangroves pruned with a high canopy will provide shade along the seawall that will further enjoyment of the water front. Ultimately as the mangroves mature they will create habitat and clean the water of a variety of pollutants.