Tree Topping: Why You Should Avoid Topping Trees Topping trees is an overused, crude pruning strategy where the Arborist cuts the ends off the significant branches, leaving blunt ends without any secondary branches remaining to assume dominance. Topping is not an acceptable pruning method and should rarely or never be used. Yet, it is widespread…
Codominant Stems: Imposed Risks & Recommended Treatments Codominant stems (or “leaders”) are two branches with the same diameter that have grown from the same point of origin (or “terminal bud”). Codominance can occur in any tree, but some trees are more likely to develop codominant stems than others. Maples and Oaks are generally more susceptible…
3 Common Tree Risks Most people only think to check their trees health after a major issue. While it is important to check your trees after storms, it should be done on a routinely basis. Even healthy trees can pose a risk under certain circumstances. As a homeowner, you should be familiar with the common…