Before / After Crown Thin

Looks great!!! What is your estimation of the percentage of the tree that was removed? I had to watch it twice to really appreciate the difference. I was taught that was the sign of a good job. Very nice work!!! Perfectly documented. My compliments!
 
Thanks guys! Id say I took at least 10-15 % out.
What was nice about this job is the fact that I got to follow up after someone who knew what they were doing.
The structural pruning seems to have been thought out well minus a few places it was headed back rather viciously.
Did the Elm next to it today.
 
Well Sean, You would never see a Mesquite in the dessert that surround this crazy urban jungle sitting in a flood irrigated lot but this one does. Not only does it get water it shouldnt, in the winter they plant a winter rye lawn that requires alot of fertilizer. I always assumed that sped things up too. In their natural setting, mesquites lower limbs touch the ground and offer a good means of anchorage. Pesky lawn guy needs access in the city and security may be a concern so trees get elevated.
On this tree I took out deadwood and thinned the outer canopy to reduce end weight. I also restored a few braches that had been topped off.

Never seen one in the dessert that needed anyting.
Too bad the same cant be said for urban trees :)

For what its worth, I liked it before better but would assume things might get out of control if that customer doesnt do a little crown thinning every few years.
Cables or braces are in this trees future without a doubt.
 
Sweet Jesse. I like seeing the work of those who know "15-20%" means what's on the ground and not left in the tree...
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That's an interesting setting for it, and a good explanation of the intent.

I've never seen such a big mesquite tree, but haven't seen too many (southern NV maybe, and Big Bend TX).

Thanks.
 
Ill try to take a few pics this week of other dessert trees, good and bad, and Ill post them here.
Heres a picture if what I consider ideal.
Found this one on the web
 

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Wow! How's the bark look at that size? I've worked on a few 25' tall ones with maybe 10-12" trunks when it starts getting really showy. I've only seen them as medium size ornamentals around here. That's great.

I've got to follow the lead here, I kick myself so many times after a really outstanding prune that a before and after pic would be really phenomenal on.
 
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