However, you must be careful in this operation. Cutting down tree branches not on your property is illegal in Delaware without the consent of the owner. This is known as "timber trespassing." If the ...

If the tree is not on the boundary line, is on your neighbor's side of the property line, and you don’t have an interest in owning the tree, you have the legal right to cut down branches hanging ...

If the tree topples after you cut the branches, this is also illegal. Intentionally cutting down a tree on a neighbor's property leads to a fine of triple the value of the tree.

If the tree topples after you cut the branches, this is also illegal. Intentionally cutting down a tree on a neighbor's property leads to a fine of triple the value of the tree.