Comments on: Discussion: Does this tree need to be pruned? http://www.gufc.org/http:/www.gufc.org/discussion-does-this-tree-need-to-be-pruned/ Sustaining Georgia's Green Legacy by Helping Communities Grow Healthy Trees Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:03:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rob Swanson http://www.gufc.org/http:/www.gufc.org/discussion-does-this-tree-need-to-be-pruned/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Rob Swanson Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:09:41 +0000 http://www.gufc.org/?p=637#comment-184 We are presented with a decurrent tree (one that should not have a central leader) that has been pruned multiple times in the past by the power company and appears to be in reasonable health. The tree is a white oak and we know from historic data that this species rarely fails due to poor crotch formation. We also know that branches provide a dampening effect on the tree system as a whole helping to stabilize under wind loading. Recent studies have shown that pruning to reduce "Sail Effect" has little to no positive effect on failure potential. The concern here should focus on decay from the old pruning cuts and other possible variables not yet identified by the home owner that could influence stability. We are presented with a decurrent tree (one that should not have a central leader) that has been pruned multiple times in the past by the power company and appears to be in reasonable health. The tree is a white oak and we know from historic data that this species rarely fails due to poor crotch formation. We also know that branches provide a dampening effect on the tree system as a whole helping to stabilize under wind loading. Recent studies have shown that pruning to reduce “Sail Effect” has little to no positive effect on failure potential. The concern here should focus on decay from the old pruning cuts and other possible variables not yet identified by the home owner that could influence stability.

]]> By: gufc http://www.gufc.org/http:/www.gufc.org/discussion-does-this-tree-need-to-be-pruned/comment-page-1/#comment-158 gufc Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:27:03 +0000 http://www.gufc.org/?p=637#comment-158 The tree is in Decatur, GA. I like the idea of doing the pruning over several seasons and will recommend to the owner. Thank you! The tree is in Decatur, GA. I like the idea of doing the pruning over several seasons and will recommend to the owner. Thank you!

]]> By: Amy http://www.gufc.org/http:/www.gufc.org/discussion-does-this-tree-need-to-be-pruned/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Amy Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:59:16 +0000 http://www.gufc.org/?p=637#comment-149 The tree appears to have many codominant leaders that could be removed. Reduction pruning would be good. I don't believe the canopy can be cleaned up all at once, but could be over a couple of growing seasons. Some of the lowest branches could be removed.. Where is this tree located? Mike Huffman Certified arborist #SO-5155-A Georgia Registered Forester #2740 The tree appears to have many codominant leaders that could be removed. Reduction pruning would be good. I don’t believe the canopy can be cleaned up all at once, but could be over a couple of growing seasons. Some of the lowest branches could be removed.. Where is this tree located?

Mike Huffman

Certified arborist #SO-5155-A
Georgia Registered Forester #2740

]]> By: Neil http://www.gufc.org/http:/www.gufc.org/discussion-does-this-tree-need-to-be-pruned/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Neil Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:51 +0000 http://www.gufc.org/?p=637#comment-38 The tree is located near downtown Decatur. It is in a residential yard about 20 feet off the street. The tree is located near downtown Decatur. It is in a residential yard about 20 feet off the street.

]]> By: Michael Huffman http://www.gufc.org/http:/www.gufc.org/discussion-does-this-tree-need-to-be-pruned/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Michael Huffman Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:15:14 +0000 http://www.gufc.org/?p=637#comment-37 The tree appears to have many codominant leaders that could be removed. Reduction pruning would be good. I don't believe the canopy can be cleaned up all at once, but could be over a couple of growing seasons. Some of the lowest branches could be removed.. Where is this tree located? Mike Huffman Certified arborist #SO-5155-A Georgia Registered Forester #2740 The tree appears to have many codominant leaders that could be removed. Reduction pruning would be good. I don’t believe the canopy can be cleaned up all at once, but could be over a couple of growing seasons. Some of the lowest branches could be removed.. Where is this tree located?

Mike Huffman

Certified arborist #SO-5155-A
Georgia Registered Forester #2740

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