pollard

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒləd/

verb

[with object] (often as adjective pollarded)
  • cut off the top and branches of (a tree) to encourage new growth at the top: a wide boulevard lined with pollarded lime trees

noun

  • 1a tree whose top and branches have been pollarded: young trees have grown up between the pollards [as modifier]: a row of pollard willows
  • 2 archaic an animal that has lost its horns or cast its antlers.

Origin:

early 17th century: from the verb poll + -ard