grease371
New Member
I have an 80 foot tall red oak that is forked about 5 feet from the base. The base is about 48" x 24". One fork is about 24 inches in diameter and is almost straight up (maybe about 3 feet off at the top. The other fork is 15" in diameter and is leaning directly over my house. The tree appears to be healthy and solid.
A tree company has recommended that I cut the fork that is leaning over the house by cutting it completely off near the crotch at an angle so water will not stand on it.
My question: will the tree be OK if we cut off the smaller fork? If so, how should it be cut?
A tree company has recommended that I cut the fork that is leaning over the house by cutting it completely off near the crotch at an angle so water will not stand on it.
My question: will the tree be OK if we cut off the smaller fork? If so, how should it be cut?