01/21/2022
Tree Pruning Myths and Misconceptions
MYTH #1: My tree is getting too tall. If I don’t have it topped, my tree will fall over.
FALSE: This is very unlikely. It is not the height of a tree that makes it prone to failure, it is the structural integrity of branches and the condition of the trunk which will result in breakage.
Topping trees is an extremely bad practice and will leave your tree in a potentially unsafe state in the future. This work is most often done by people who don’t know, don’t care and/or just want to take your money.
Yes, there is risk in living around any tree. There is also risk in everyday life like driving your car or walking down the street. If there truly is a reason to top a tree there is usually just as much reason to remove it. How much risk you chose to live with is a personal choice. There is a huge magnitude more people killed by, or property damaged by, vehicles compared to trees every day. The impulsive decision to top a tree without proper education on which to base your judgment can cause you long term troubles and money.
Don’t let anyone talk you into topped your tree, conifer or deciduous. Visit this link for more information on the effects of topping on trees.
http://www.treesaregood.org/portals/0/docs/treecare/WhyToppingHurts.pdf
