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Topping Harms Trees

TOPPING HARMS TREES TREE TOPPING is the practice of removing whole tops of trees or large branches, leaving stubs or lateral branches Tree topping is the most harmful pruning technique known. Unfortunately, it is still a common practice due to poor education, or lack of caring about our natural environment and how to ALSO KNOWN AS hat-racking heading rounding-over tipping that are too small to take on the role of being the main leader(s). preserve it. growth up to 20 ft (6 m)/year 50% the tree goes into survival mode and forces rapid growth of multiple shoots below each cut and 100% loss in tree's prone to breaking, especially in windy or icy conditions leaf-bearing are weakly attached crown open wounds = vulnerability to insect & disease infestions RISK without leaves, the tree could starve STRESS exposed wood tissues begin to decay & move down through the branches DECAY without leaves, the tree is exposed to high levels of heat & light split bark RIP death of some branches cankers high maintenance costs (for corrective pruning - ie. crown reduction, storm damage repair) SUNBURN 10% - 20% decreased property value (without well- maintained trees) UGLY topped trees can never regain their natural form increased liability due to branch failure AESTHETICS ALTERNATIVES include pruning techniques that will prolong the life of a tree. Small branches can be removed back to the point from which they began. If it's necessary to shorten larger limbs, they should be pruned back to a lateral branch that is large enough. CENIFERAE TREE CARE Sometimes the only solution is to remove the tree entirely and replace it with one that is more appropriate for that site. 778 706 0297 coniferaetreecare.com %24 %24 CONSEQUENCES

Topping Harms Trees

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How tree topping is harmful to the environment and why you should explore more sound options for the trees on your property. An ISA-certified Arborist can give recommendations and safely practise prop...

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