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Is it okay to top my
trees? -
Is my tree dangerous? -
Is my tree sick? -
Can you save my tree?
It is very harmful to the trees if you top them. There are only two reasons to top your trees: to restore views and to clear high voltage lines. Restoring views can add beauty and value to your property, and clearing high voltage lines is sometimes necessary for safety reasons. The preferred method for clearing trees is known as drop
crotching, which is a much less harmful to the trees, requires less maintenance over time, and is less hazardous.
The short answer is - usually no. Trees that are very bushy and thick with foliage and dead branches tend to be more hazardous.
Trees with structural flaws and rotting roots are more dangerous. However, any tree over your home or in a high-use public access area should be evaluated yearly.
The short answer, again, is usually no. Like other plants in a landscape, trees have unique needs. By addressing these needs at the appropriate time, most diseases and infestations can be avoided. This is what plant health care is all about. Between 70 and 90 percent of all plant health problems can be resolved through pruning and fertilization.
Integrated Pest Management
is the most environmentally sound and sustainable practice for dealing with the wide variety of challenges we face.
By the time most tree problems are detected by owners or managers it is usually too late. Dead trees are the most dangerous and should be removed if it poses any threat to life or property. Annual inspection by a certified arborist is the best defense.
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