Fireaxman
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April 2006 I asked for and received a lot of good advice on a Live Oak in Madisonville, Louisiana that was damaged by Katrina
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=32186
I posted a follow-up on it August 2006 http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=35900
I am pleased to report that as of June 2007 the "Dynamic Non-Invasive" cables (my first cable job) are still holding and the tree is still standing fully intact, having survived gusts to 50 mph in summer thunderstorms.
The cables are taking a very considerable load now with this year's growth and water from weekly summer rains, and the split has opened up a little more. The tree is vigorous, with fresh new growth all the way to the tips of the branches, many water sprouts, and a healthy crop of acorns. Frankly, I am surprised the cables are holding up with the added weight and the (this year) frequent summer storms.
If it makes it through the summer I wonder if some reduction might be appropriate next winter.
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=32186
I posted a follow-up on it August 2006 http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=35900
I am pleased to report that as of June 2007 the "Dynamic Non-Invasive" cables (my first cable job) are still holding and the tree is still standing fully intact, having survived gusts to 50 mph in summer thunderstorms.
The cables are taking a very considerable load now with this year's growth and water from weekly summer rains, and the split has opened up a little more. The tree is vigorous, with fresh new growth all the way to the tips of the branches, many water sprouts, and a healthy crop of acorns. Frankly, I am surprised the cables are holding up with the added weight and the (this year) frequent summer storms.
If it makes it through the summer I wonder if some reduction might be appropriate next winter.