Work Photos

[Basswood]

Lots of pruning lately (pretty much what I target to do). 7 structural cuts on this sweet gum is all she needs for a jump start in life. Dark after photos are because I forgot to get them day of and swung by later to get them.View attachment 65913View attachment 65914View attachment 65915View attachment 65916

That’s got root collar excavation written all over it.

 

[TreeVB]

That’s got root collar excavation written all over it.

Exactly, and I will be doing it!

 

[Reach]

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Wow that’s a tall stick!

 

[ppsavage]

Lots of pruning lately (pretty much what I target to do). 7 structural cuts on this sweet gum is all she needs for a jump start in life. Dark after photos are because I forgot to get them day of and swung by later to get them.View attachment 65913View attachment 65914View attachment 65915View attachment 65916

Why prune like that if there's no included bark?

 

[TreeVB]

Why prune like that if there's no included bark?

Reducing the chance of leader competition

 

[ppsavage]

Isn't structure pruning meant to reduce the chance of failure of included bark unions? Are not some trees meant to be multi-stemmed?

 

[owScott]

Isn't structure pruning meant to reduce the chance of failure of included bark unions? Are not some trees meant to be multi-stemmed?

 

[owScott]

Isn't structure pruning meant to reduce the chance of failure of included bark unions? Are not some trees meant to be multi-stemmed?

Picture taken from Ed Gilmans book An Illustrated Guide To Pruning 2nd edition. Structure pruning also is to prevent included bark from forming.

 

[ppsavage]

Yes, this is clearly a multi stem tree with an upright growth habit... U shaped unions

 

[owScott]

Yes, this is clearly a multi stem tree with an upright growth habit... U shaped unions

Structure pruning is more than just about branch unions.

 

[owScott]

Not sure why you would respond with . I thought you were asking a question, I gave you a proper answer with a picture out of Ed Gilmans book. Good day

 

[ppsavage]

Yeah.. and? You think one size fits all pruning prescription is legit tree care?

 

[ppsavage]

Not sure why you would respond with . I thought you were asking a question, I gave you a proper answer with a picture out of Ed Gilmans book. Good day

Because it's funny?

 

[SomethingWitty]

Yeah.. and? You think one size fits all pruning prescription is legit tree care?

Of course not is the obvious answer.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with making a Liquidambar that close to a house more structurally sound.
Why are you picking fights over nothing? There's no need to be an ass.

 

[ppsavage]

Genuinely curious. The tree was not already structurally sound? Looked like it had a nice dominant leader already, to me, but I wasn't there, that's why I'm asking.

 

[SomethingWitty]

You like that super tight 3-way top that was corrected? When those are about six inches in diameter it would have been a terrible union.
It is a good representation of thoughtful pruning.

 

[Basswood]

Genuinely curious. The tree was not already structurally sound? Looked like it had a nice dominant leader already, to me, but I wasn't there, that's why I'm asking.

Why not make the structural cut preemptively when it’s a smaller diameter and less decay as a result?

 

[Rob.ck]

Wow that’s a tall stick!

I got more where that came from.

 

[Reach]

I got more where that came from.
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How tall are those trees? And what part of the country are you in?

 

[JeffGu]

Siberian Elm trees... the perfect throwline trap. I think I got four of 'em in there... two I managed to get back before the wind got too bad. Will have to get the remaining two down with the saw, tomorrow. I did get a climb line into it, and a little work done, today. Spent the morning removing nine smallish fruit trees that didn't require leaving the ground. This stupid elm gave me fits... the air is so dry here, and it's windy... bark on it is grabbing everything. Even the lanyard would stick to it like really strong Velcro. I hate these trees.