S smith ferguson ArboristSite Lurker Joined Apr 9, 2019 Messages 19 Reaction score 4 Location Memphis May 14, 2019 #1 Will a cable/wire kill a limb if it is wrapped around the branch and over time disappears into the tree?
Will a cable/wire kill a limb if it is wrapped around the branch and over time disappears into the tree?
ATH Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Nov 19, 2006 Messages 5,031 Reaction score 5,142 Location Ohio May 14, 2019 #2 Not every time, but yes it is very likely.
Huskybill Addicted to ArboristSite Joined May 21, 2018 Messages 7,714 Reaction score 6,346 Location Northeast May 15, 2019 #3 What are you using the cable for? To pull the trunk up straight from leaning I put the cable through a piece of heater hose first.
What are you using the cable for? To pull the trunk up straight from leaning I put the cable through a piece of heater hose first.
ATH Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Nov 19, 2006 Messages 5,031 Reaction score 5,142 Location Ohio May 15, 2019 #4 I've seen plenty of trees killed by wires through hose left on the tree... that will help the wire not cut into the tree, but needs to be removed within a year or two.
I've seen plenty of trees killed by wires through hose left on the tree... that will help the wire not cut into the tree, but needs to be removed within a year or two.