1I'dJak
ArboristSite Operative
i understand the harm in topping.... but how would one 'reduce' a conifer... i see understand how to do it on a broad tree....but on a conifer, topping seems to be the only way to reduce a tree for a customer....
clearance said:Jak-I like conifers and don't think they should be topped without a good reason (powerline, view), can you not just windfirm it, or cut a view hole?
pete mctree said:i do not hold leylandii In great esteem, but like most of the contractors in the uk they do provide me a significant income. When topping them u have to b cautious to retain any aesthetic value. If the tree has never been topped before (which is quite rare around here) and it has resonable form and causing no problems then why top it? If you are going to top it then remember that it is going to initially have a flat top as shaping is not possible. secondly be aware of proportions. If you take too much off the top it sometimes be as wide as tall and if trimmed can look like giant green goblets instead of tree/shrubs. Thirdly remember to cut down all visable stumps as they, due to the absence of dormant buds will not re grow and will be an eye-sore until covered by the growth of the foliage around it. hope this is of use.
pete
Hey Jack, maybe you're missing that other eye if you can't see the ease of using a ladder on leylandii. I may curse too (silently) if I had to climb up the insides.1I'dJak said:i recommend reducing lelandii by 100%! I curse those dman things...they consist of a good 30% of our work...leylandii hedges... they suck, specially without a bucket truck..
treeseer said:Anyone use growth regulators on leylandii?
Rygel said:After coming back from hurricane katrina work I want all conifers close to my house gone.The problem was not usually the ones in the persons yard but the niebors! Anyway, I've just always heard not to top them because it causes death but heck i work for a utlilty and we top them everyday (when the supervisor cracks his whip you do what he says!LOL
Clearance? If it's anything like www.windfirm.com, I'm concerned!robert f said:What is windfirming? I've seen you mention it a few times now and I've never heard of it.
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