We don't have Formosan termites here yet--do you?remove all deadwood, prune interior sucker growth. Mabe take some weight off some of the lower limbs. Check for termites, if present treat with termitiside and give the old boy some fall feed.
Overwatering oaks in late summer can lead to root rot cuz their stomata are closed, but yes we'll seek to avoid drought damage, mostly by mulching. Looks like I'll be recommending some soil added near the dripline and shallow plantings like liriope installed.Will the tree need additional water after pruning? If so would you work out a specific method/schedule with the owner?
The question is, why cut healthy branches? This is an ancient tree that needs its leaves. in this tree's case, less pruning is more better for the tree.Can we get some elaboration on that dominant leader reduction. Why not cut where ddh suggested?
?? Yes I will actually climb them as far as possible without breaking living twigs, and reach the rest with a pole tool.Could Treeco's prune only be done with a bucket or is somebody actually going up on those limbs? :
Yes I will actually climb them as far as possible without breaking living twigs, and reach the rest with a pole tool.
Hard to tell what is natural structure for a tree that was topped so badly. My guess is that the rest of the leads would be in line with or higher than that upright lead had they not been topped. It's not that big compared to others that age.First, it's huge, probably 55' + from the trunk to the tips of that limb. To me it looks to be outgrowing its capacity to support itself. The now dominant limb would have never grown like that if the tree hadn't been hacked years ago. So I guess conformity to "natural" structure is/was part of it too.
Yes the reasons for leaving it are much stronger; good review of pros/cons, which is smart to do. After all we cannot put them back after we cut em.:blush:I can see leaving it and lightening it up if it looks healthy and strong all the way up. Not second guessing you, just wanted to hear your thoughts on these pros/cons.
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