Why Arborists Don’t Recommend Tree Topping
Key Takeaways Tree topping removes 50-100% of a tree’s leaf-bearing canopy, creating severe energy deficits and stress responses. Topped trees produce fast-growing water sprouts that are weakly attached and far more likely to fail in storms. Large topping wounds heal poorly, inviting decay organisms, insects, and disease for years after the initial cuts. ANSI A300 […]
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